Yankees' Dustin Ackley needed 'fresh start,' dad says

Posted Jul 31, 2015
Dustin Ackley's father, John, knows baseball, having spent seven years as a catcher in the Red Sox organization. But, more importantly, he knows his son. And John Ackley believes the Yankees' newest utility player will benefit from what he called a "fresh start" in pinstripes. (NJ.com)

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