After collapsing in the White Sox dugout on April 20 due to a ruptured brain aneurysm, relief pitcher Danny Farquhar signed a minor league contract with the Yankees this winter in a bid to resume his major league career.
Farquhar, who turns 32 today, recently spoke to reporters about what it means to be given a second chance. Via Coley Harvey of ESPN:
“Just to think 10 months ago that I would be here, you don’t know,” Farquhar said, smiling. “I am extraordinarily just … thankful.”
Considering what Farquhar has endured and the miraculous comeback he’s undertaken, it’s still too early to confirm his chances of making the Yankees Opening Day roster.