As reported here, New York Yankees co-chairman Hal Steinbrenner permanently banned top-selling recording artist Lady Gaga from the team clubhouse Friday evening for unauthorized access and unladylike behavior following a 4-0 loss to the New York Mets.
However, according to ESPNNewYork.com, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman refuted the NYPost.com report and clarified the team policy on celebrity access to the clubhouse.
"She's not banned," Cashman said on Sunday afternoon. "Celebrities aren't banned. If Michael Jordan showed up here he would have access, but not after a loss."
Following the aforementioned loss to the Mets, Lady Gaga reportedly smooth-talked her way past Stadium security for a 30-minute visit in the Yankees clubhouse, where she met six players including second baseman Robinson Cano and third baseman Alex Rodriguez.
"That was the wrong time and the wrong place," Cashman further added. "It's been taken care of."
As reported by NYPost.com, during the unauthorized visit, a scantily clad Gaga, wearing a half-buttoned Yankees jersey exposing her black bra, fishnet stockings and bikini bottom, proceeded to fondle her chest over the jersey while drinking whiskey.
Upon hearing about the incident, Hal Steinbrenner, described as “fuming”, permanently banned Lady Gaga, a self-professed Yankees fan, from the team’s clubhouse.
But according to ESPNNewYork.com, Cashman downplayed this description of the incident and added that the Yankees have other locations in the Stadium where the players can interact with celebrities.
"There is just a time and place," said Cashman. "It is not her fault."
In addition, Lady Gaga was reported to have met with six players, which included Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriguez, but the Yankees All-Star second baseman says he was the only player to see her.
"She can sing, I'll tell you that," Cano said.
Across town, the Mets are turning Lady Gaga’s now infamous double-middle finger salute to the crowd on June 10 into a marketing opportunity by designating this Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Tigers as ‘Go Gaga for Wright’ Night.
The first 20,000 fans through the gates will receive a blue foam hand with the index finger extended, "the best finger" according to a television advertisement for the promotion, and the words "Make Wright #1" printed on it as part of the campaign for third baseman David Wright’s election to the National League All-Star team.
Currently, Wright is second in National League All-Star voting for third baseman behind Philadelphia Phillies left corner infielder Placido Polanco.
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Yankees GM sets record straight on Lady Gaga; Mets to host 'Go Gaga for Wright' Night
