Comments on: Troubling trends for Santana

By: j xi3

j xi3 — Sat, 24 May 2008 09:43:44 +0000

I don’t think Santana Case equals Cashman’s performance. I don’t think Cashman’s performance is good.

I don’t think Peter is really saying “Cashman is great”. He last sentence is realy cute, though. And, that’s the idea.

It’s interesting to see that there’s so many people with take that so seriously.

By: Players Union

Players Union — Fri, 23 May 2008 22:38:46 +0000

He’s always been a second half pitcher. Given the state of pitching in the big leagues, if the guy wins 90-95 games in the next six years his contract woud have been worth it.

By: bronxbomber77 (from worst to first in 2008!)

bronxbomber77 (from worst to first in 2008!) — Fri, 23 May 2008 21:43:38 +0000

Although, Hanley was also known for being quite the night owl.

He enjoyed the party life and went out drinking ALOT.

By: bronxbomber77 (from worst to first in 2008!)

bronxbomber77 (from worst to first in 2008!) — Fri, 23 May 2008 21:42:53 +0000

FWIW, I’ve been reading on the Hanley debate.

Living in and owning a business in Portland, Me. where the Saux Double-A franchise, the Sea Dogs, play, I can tell you that yes, Hanley was thought of quite highly within the Saux organization.

Many thought he would be similar to a Nomar, just not as much pop.

When he was traded, MANY local people, from Maine to Mass, were upset. They thought he would be the Saux shortstop for the next 10 years.

Just giving you some MOSP (man on street perspective)!

By: Yankeefanfoev13

Yankeefanfoev13 — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:14:22 +0000

Thank God that Cashman is smart.
Give it 3-4 years one of the 3 will win a Cy Young.

By: rich

rich — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:10:53 +0000

“rich,

Thanks for the breaking news. I think youâ€™re the only one who has brough up his injury history.

A budding journalist indeed.”

i didnt realize somebody had posted the actual history (with dates)rather than mere generalizations. i’d say something rude back to you, but other people have already given it to you pretty hard for your incompetence, so ill give you a break.

By: Uh Oh

Uh Oh — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:47:40 +0000

Cathy,

As for CC, that should be a “big FAT mistake”. His conditioning and number of innings thrown should worry the Yanks.

Hey! Hey! Hey! It’s faaaaaaat CC.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:45:17 +0000

“Why is Shelley Duncan still on this team?”

1. He’s a right handed batter
2. He plays OF and IF – actually he’s a pretty decent OF

By: Uh Oh

Uh Oh — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:45:12 +0000

Pete, I think your conclusion that Cashman “was right” and “shouldn’t be doubted” is premature. I’m in agreement with the “wait and see” approach on Santana. The Yankees could end up wishing they made that deal if Hughes is as big of a winner as Brandon Claussen or Matt Drews.

I generally side with Cashman in avoiding paying huge dollars for many years for a pitchers whose trends raise some red flags. But, I just think we need to wait a couple of seasons to sift through who was right and wrong, unless Santana goes down tomorrow needing TJ surgery.

I would stay away from the mythical Harden deal unless guys like Karstens and Chase Wright are involved. Did someone say Pavano? Britt Burns?

By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:41:23 +0000

“I hope the Yanks donâ€™t get Sabathia either, I think that will be just as big a mistake.”

I’m with you RustyJohn! Sabathia hasn’t pitched well this year and I’m not crazy about Teixiera either (what’s up with his back??).