Yankees Catcher Francisco Cervelli ‘Disappointed’ By Demotion

April 5, 2012 12:00 AM

“What can I say?” Cervelli said after hitting a two-run homer for the Yankees in their spring training finale win over the Mets. “It’s not my decision. I’m disappointed with this.”

“If they want me to prove that I can catch in the big leagues, I’ll go there and I’ll prove it,” he added. “Just got to keep moving forward, that’s it.”

Cervelli’s demotion came after the Yankees acquired catcher Chris Stewart from San Francisco for pitcher George Kontos. General manager Brian Cashman said Stewart will be the backup, while Cervelli provides organizational depth with minor league catcher Austin Romine sidelined indefinitely because of a back injury.

“I don’t understand their reason,” said Cervelli. “I think you have to ask Cashman or somebody else "

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