Morning all. Read the excerpt from Klapisch's book in the Post. Very Interesting. Gives a different view on Jeter and Cashman.
I sort of suspected Jeter had a hard side to him and what has sort of bothered me was him going out with women virtually half his age - don't know why but I suspect it was a power thing. But hey, he got to make it with all kind of beautiful women, so I suppose good for him. His feud with Cashman was over money I that suspect Jeter expected The Boss would have given him - except the Boss wasn't there. Good for Cashman to stick to his belief.
Anyway, FWIW, they keep winning down in Florida. Seem to do it easily. I am glad that it appears both Bird and Voit will make the big club, despite it meaning somebody was injured(Hicks). Get a better look at both in true MLB games. Interesting also that Tino thinks Voit has improved his fielding and will continue to improve - good work ethic. It will also be nice to see Wade on the big team. He looks ready to start hitting.
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I haven't watched too much spring training aside from some highlights and a few innings here and there, but has everyone noticed the spring Judge is having? My God. MVP caliber season coming...please stay healthy.
El Gary hit a rocket double to right center yesterday that was a good sign - the way he hits when he's right.
As much as the Sevy injury is a bummer, looking forward to seeing guys like Cessa and German get their chance. Yanks should be able to slug their way through the injuries early on, but we need a healthy Sevy if this team wants to contend in October.
I haven't watched too much spring training aside from some highlights and a few innings here and there, but has everyone noticed the spring Judge is having? My God. MVP caliber season coming...please stay healthy.
El Gary hit a rocket double to right center yesterday that was a good sign - the way he hits when he's right.
As much as the Sevy injury is a bummer, looking forward to seeing guys like Cessa and German get their chance. Yanks should be able to slug their way through the injuries early on, but we need a healthy Sevy if this team wants to contend in October.
Gary actually had two rocket doubles to RC field, closer to center..
Would love to contrast that story to the one Stanton could tell about his view of the whole thing.
Thanks for sharing!
Loved Bernie too. Bernie is a genuinely coo, nice guy, a close family friend of ours did some work on his house and they became friends, he watches his dog for him sometimes when they are heading out of town.
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Bird and Voit, they've both looked good.
I haven't watched too much spring training aside from some highlights and a few innings here and there, but has everyone noticed the spring Judge is having? My God. MVP caliber season coming...please stay healthy.
El Gary hit a rocket double to right center yesterday that was a good sign - the way he hits when he's right.
As much as the Sevy injury is a bummer, looking forward to seeing guys like Cessa and German get their chance. Yanks should be able to slug their way through the injuries early on, but we need a healthy Sevy if this team wants to contend in October.
Gary actually had two rocket doubles to RC field, closer to center..
Nice, only saw one of them. Good sign if he's getting locked in.
That's a great read about Cashman and Jeter
Those were the guys I liked most from afar, as well.
Mattingly was one of my favorite baseball players when I was a kid - before I really identified as a "fan" of either NY team. I just loved Donnie Baseball. Collected his cards, the whole 9.
And when the Yanks were in the midst of their dynasty years, Bernie was always the guy I thought was the easiest to really root for and pull for - just such a cool customer and low-key persona - and the guy was a heck of a hitter. Not considered a "core 4" guy, but he was right there with Jeter, Pettite, Po, and Mo and just as important to a lot of those teams.
My wife is a Red Sox fan and she like Judge, so you're completely correct.
JFC. Was Klapsich jerking it to Cashman's picture when he was writing this shit?
JFC. Was Klapsich jerking it to Cashman's picture when he was writing this shit?
Not surprising you would ignore the point of the chapter and focus on those couple sentences....do you purposely look to be obnoxious?
Of course - things can change. But, I have a hard time seeing Judge leaving unless he winds up having completely insane demands, etc.
Barring injury or something really, really surprising - I think Judge is going to be in pinstripes for a very long time and will find a lot of success here.
The whole "Core Four" thing started in 2009, because Jeter, Pettitte, Mo and Posada were the four remaining guys from the 90s dynasty, and were homegrown players to boot. They were viewed as the core leaders of the 2009 title team. Had Bernie still been around in 2009, it would've been the Core Five. A lot of people view it as disrespectful to Bernie, but I've never seen it that way. Those guys were never called the Core Four in the late 90s.
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Not considered a "core 4" guy, but he was right there with Jeter, Pettite, Po, and Mo and just as important to a lot of those teams.
The whole "Core Four" thing started in 2009, because Jeter, Pettitte, Mo and Posada were the four remaining guys from the 90s dynasty, and were homegrown players to boot. They were viewed as the core leaders of the 2009 title team. Had Bernie still been around in 2009, it would've been the Core Five. A lot of people view it as disrespectful to Bernie, but I've never seen it that way. Those guys were never called the Core Four in the late 90s.
I know - but I always felt like Bernie was sort of underappreciated in some circles. Hell, there's a book Phil Pepe wrote about 5 years ago titled "Core Four: The Heart and Soul of the Yankees Dynasty" - which, to me, alludes to those 4 guys being the real key to those teams and those runs.
I doubt Bernie himself ever worried about this stuff - doesn't seem like his M.O. But part of me always felt like he'd get left out of important conversations regarding the NYY dynasty era. Could also just be anecdotal evidence and personal experience biases. Who knows.
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Klapsich writes a love letter for his pal Cashman and you guys suck it up. " surprisingly broad shoulders and a thrumming disinterest in small talk. There is, in the fixity of his gaze and jawline, the set of a man taken lightly for too long. Hes one of those people who came to power fairly, on the strength of his smarts and sweat equity."
JFC. Was Klapsich jerking it to Cashman's picture when he was writing this shit?
Not surprising you would ignore the point of the chapter and focus on those couple sentences....do you purposely look to be obnoxious?
Don't think about it at all; thinking about things probably makes your head hurt.
agree. Remember last year the 20 year anniversary of the 98 team. He couldn't show up because he had his daughters 1y/o birthday party. So he couldn't fly up in his private jet and leave after the ceremony and make it back for the party? Plus, his video is in front of the Marlins background. Was that needed.
I don't think he really cares because he never enjoyed being the focus of attention, though.
Btw, does it sound like we're getting both Bird and Voit on the Opening Day roster?
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I don't think he really cares because he never enjoyed being the focus of attention, though.
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Klapsich writes a love letter for his pal Cashman and you guys suck it up. " surprisingly broad shoulders and a thrumming disinterest in small talk. There is, in the fixity of his gaze and jawline, the set of a man taken lightly for too long. Hes one of those people who came to power fairly, on the strength of his smarts and sweat equity."
JFC. Was Klapsich jerking it to Cashman's picture when he was writing this shit?
Not surprising you would ignore the point of the chapter and focus on those couple sentences....do you purposely look to be obnoxious?
Thanks for your usual insight. Any chance that the author's point was influenced by his love and adoration for one of the subjects? Nah.
Don't think about it at all; thinking about things probably makes your head hurt.
You continue to be irrelevant...
I don't think he really cares because he never enjoyed being the focus of attention, though.
This captures my impression pretty well. I'd agree with this.
Very good news on Sevy... but jeez, now Birdy gets pegged and Wade has bad hips? Da heck.
One more week of minefields to dodge before the real bullets fly.