A’s denied Yankees request to interview Manger Bob Melvin.
Cards and Giants most interested in Stanton.
Cards interested in Darvish and Arrieta.
M’s and Sux interested in Carlos Santana. Word is Red Sux really want a power bat.
Just some news and rumors.
Gotta say, this process is looking kind of haphazard.
Plus, he speaks Japanese, so there's that.
Plus, he speaks Japanese, so there's that.
Ha, just what I was thinking. And Spanish - and Dutch, so he and Didi can commune.
"He speaks five languages: English, Spanish, Dutch, Papiamento and Japanese."
Also MLB related, Mookie Betts bowled a perfect game yesterday. Verified at the World Series of Bowling. WTF?
Not a Sox fan, but I find that amazing.
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That would be interesting, at least. First manager from Curacao!
Plus, he speaks Japanese, so there's that.
Ha, just what I was thinking. And Spanish - and Dutch, so he and Didi can commune.
"He speaks five languages: English, Spanish, Dutch, Papiamento and Japanese."
Five languages - amazing.
But as for Didi - he speaks English, so he can communicate just fine - in his 4 or 5 languages!
Gotta say, this process is looking kind of haphazard.
This is reading FAR too much into the situation.
Cashman made clear from the get-go that he was going to cast a wide net and see who came in and aced the interview process. He wants someone who checks off the "gets along with the clubhouse" box, as well as the "analytics" box.
I think the goal is for the Yanks to get as many differing styles in for interviews as possible and see what "clicks."
Personally, I think that someone like Meulens or Ibanez, who learned to step into new and often different environments and be able to handle the clubhouse is important. However, the Yanks are doing to right thing- don't just choose the latest "hot name" or first guy available- get the guy who fits what the organization wants- even if it takes a while.
Valid point. I'm more interested in this possible connection...
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Sweeny Murti tweeted this morning that Beltran asked the Yankees in spring training 2016 to put Aaron Judge's locker right next to his so he could mentor him.
From what I’ve read, the Cardinals can offer the best package of pitching prospects, thus are the expected front runners. Sox are considered favorites to target JD Martinez as the big bat they crave
ESPN is reporting that Beltran is definitely interested in the Yankees job. I have no idea how he’d do but I absolutely hope he gets an interview. I trust Cashman enough that if Beltran gets the job it’s because Cash thinks he’s the best man for the job, and that’s exactly what I’m hoping for. It’s admittedly a preference based absolutely no data whatsoever, but I feel Beltran would be an excellent manager. If not now then down the road at some point.
Also MLB related, Mookie Betts bowled a perfect game yesterday. Verified at the World Series of Bowling. WTF?
Not a Sox fan, but I find that amazing.
Could see the Sox build a Stanton deal around Benintendi. I would hope the Marlins set their sights higher than JBJ
With almost nothing in the farm they might move on from Bogaerts and Bradley and pick up a small ball SS.