Neil Best’s media blog on Newsday reports that Tom Verducci will no longer appear on YES network’s “Yankees Hot Stove.” because of comments in his recent SI.com column where he called Yankee ownership ‘disorganized’ and ‘cowardly’.

YES spokesman Eric Handler made this statment regarding Verducci

“recent remarks pertaining to the Yankees’ ownership were extremely personal and cutting, and we decided it would not be in our interests to have him on the show going forward.

“Also, Tom is collaborating with Joe Torre on a second book. It’s unfortunate, but we figured it was an action that had to be taken. We appreciate the work he’s done for us in the past.”

“The recent disclosure of Tom’s collaboration with Torre on yet another book highlights a conflict in his ability to write a balanced column about Torre’s departure from the Yankees,” Handler said.

SI.com’s Jon Heyman has replaced Verducci on the show, and appeared on Thursday night.