Jun 26, 2008
Story Timeline: 109 days
Caption: David Wells, who pitched perfect game as Yankee, says he's "fired up" to face his old team today when he takes mound for Padres at Stadium. (Jeff Zelevansky) The Post's Steve Serby caught up with former Yankee David Wells, now with the Padres, in the runway to the visiting clubhouse at Fenway Park last week: Q: Which was the better offseason move, Curt Schilling to the Red Sox or Alex Rodriguez to the Yanks? A: Probably Schilling. A: 'Cause the man can pitch. And pitching is gonna stop good hitting. Q: You weren't surprised that A-Rod moved to third. How do you see that dynamic between A-Rod and Derek Jeter? A: Derek is more versatile at short than A-Rod, but A-Rod was a great shortstop. He was like Cal Ripken, always in the right spot. I don't think he has the range that Derek does. Derek's just a little more wiry....
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