Mel Stottlemyre is “fighting for his life.”
The former Yankees pitching great and pitching coach, who sat beside Joe Torre during the club’s last dynasty in four World Series championship seasons between 1996-2000, has been battling bone marrow cancer since 1999.
“Calling all prayer warriors during this holiday season,” Todd Stottlemyre, his son, said on Facebook on Friday. “My father is in the hospital fighting for his life. He has battled cancer for 16 years. He is the greatest champion that I have ever met. I’m praying hard for you Dad. I love you pops. Please lock arms with me and pray for all of our loved ones who are fighting.