Archive for May 17th, 2010

How did it go down?

[Phone rings, Cashman places turkey sandwich on plate, wipes mouth with pinstriped linen napkin, licks lips, looks at Hal Steinbrenner sitting across from him, picks up phone]
Cashman: Hello? 
Dr. Choknech: Hello, Brian. It’s Doctor Choknech, Nick Johnson’s wrist specialist.
[Cashman locks eyes with Hal]
Cashman: Oh, yes. Dr. Choknech. I’ve been awaiting your call. What’s your diagnosis? Will my designated [...]

I don’t like how the team is being run, but I can’t say a thing

Bringing in Mo yesterday was stupid.  Not an important enough game to bring him in.  Joba made the mess, let Joba clean it up.  Mo shouldn’t be brought in the 8th inning until it’s really important.
I don’t like skipping Vasquez.  What kind of message does that send?  Why did you trade for him?  He’s been [...]

Vasquez

Francesa is making a big deal about Girardi skipping another turn for Vasquez so he can pitch to the Mets.   His argument is that it’s only May and Girardi is messing with Javi’s confidence.  I don’t think its a big deal.  Javi, just pitch well every time you’re asked to, no matter when it is.  [...]