Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler says Red Sox fans have sent death threats to his family

New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler says he's looking forward to his Fenway Park debut on Thursday against Boston, even after revealing his family has received threats from Red Sox fans

New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler says he's looking forward to his Fenway Park debut on Thursday against Boston, even after revealing his family has received threats from Red Sox fans.

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Schlittler has overcome similar threats to experience success against the Red Sox in the postseason spotlight, so he has reason to carry confidence into his first game at Fenway.

Schlittler grew up a Red Sox fan in Walpole, Massachusetts. Despite his background with the Red Sox, Schlittler told the New York Post that he and his family have received death threats leading up to Thursday night's game. He compared the threats to normal trolling from fans and said he hasn't felt the need to get police involved.