Biopsy on Yankees broadcaster Murcer shows no sign of tumor

TAMPA, Fla. -- A brain biopsy on New York Yankees broadcaster Bobby Murcer showed no sign that a tumor had reoccurred.

An MRI exam last week showed an area of concern, which prompted the biopsy Monday at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

"We received great news this morning," Murcer said in statement released by the Yankees on Wednesday. "The biopsy revealed scar tissue. It showed no signs of cancer. It's what we had hoped for all along. I plan on resting at home over the next few weeks and focusing my energy on returning to the stadium for its final opening day. My family and I thank everyone for their prayers, e-mails, cards and thoughts."

Murcer was scheduled to leave the hospital Wednesday and return to his Oklahoma home.

An All-Star outfielder who played 17 seasons in the major leagues, Murcer had surgery in December 2006 -- four days after being diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.

Murcer, 61, played for the Yankees, San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs from 1965-83, batting .277 with 252 home runs and 1,043 RBI. He has been a popular broadcaster on Yankees games for 23 seasons, winning several Emmy Awards.