Cashman impressed by Valentine, plus some notes and links
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Dec 02, 2011 
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From the top of the Landmark Building this morning, Brian Cashman challenged new Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine to join him for next year’s rappel down 22 stories. It was a joke — sort of — and Cashman went to speak highly of the new Boston skipper.
“I know Bobby,” Cashman said. “I know he’s fully qualified to handle anything and everything that’s going to come his way up in Boston. I didn’t like seeing Terry Francona in that dugout because Terry was outstanding at what he did, and I don’t like seeing Bobby Valentine in that dugout either because I know what Bobby is and what he will do and can do.
“… The rivalry is about us trying to be the best, and them trying to be the best, and we happen to be paired against each other in the same division and knocking heads all the time. That will continue. The storylines might change, and the people might change, but that’s the bottom line. He’ll do everything in his power to make sure the Red Sox perform up to the highest standards possible , and it’s our job to continue to do the same for the Yankees.”
• It seems Mariano Rivera is just fine after today’s vocal chord surgery. Cashman seemed thoroughly unconcerned this morning.
• You can follow this link to watch the Fox video of one of Cashman’s descents this morning. Dialogue while rappelling down a building is … awkward.
• Jon Heyman reports that the Yankees not only want to bring back Eric Chavez and Andruw Jones, they’re also interested in Mike Gonzalez as a second lefty out of the bullpen. Big money moves for veterans lefties haven’t exactly worked out recently.
• Speaking of Chavez, the A’s are the only team other than the Yankees he’s ever played for, and Susan Slusser reports that Chavez wouldn’t fit for Oakland.
• The Yankees have re-signed minor league pitcher Noel Castillo.
Tex, please quit wasting time tweeting your football picks and work on that lefty swing.
As much as I like Edwin Jackson, who I believe would be mentored very well by CC, I don’t think he’s a fit at this point in time. An additional lefty in the rotation is more of a need. Thinking out of the box, I think EJ has the makeup to be a good closer though, although he probably wouldn’t consider it.
Buehrle would be a better FA it for this team, possibly on a 2 or 3 year deal.
PeteAbe: Nova means “it doesn’t go” in Spanish .
Nick in SF…..UCLA is hanging tough with the + 32 …..I missed Tin Cup ( The Original Randy I )….What in the world would he be doing in Portland Maine ???? I like the resigning of Eric Chavez and Andruw Jones….I do think Cashman is going to get another rotation arm and a impact type outfielder…..
I like Andruw alright, I just worry that he would take DH at bats away from Montero when he is not catching.
And Red Robin means huge loser in any language.
In keeping with my prediction that the Sux have met their waterloo, Bobby Valentine has been named as their next manager. What a Christmas gift for Yankee fans!!!!
The 2011 Sux collapse – the gift that just keeps on giving.
Pat M – hope all is going well for you. Cashman getting another rotation arm would seem in keeping with what the Yankees have been all about. I don’t remember the last time they went into a season without someone in the pen who could be inserted as a starter.
Agree about Chavez and Jones. In fact I think it would be a huge mistake not to get Chavez especially. Hope that comes through.
Tricia……Happy Holidays….Are you doing better this time around ????
Pat M – in general or with respect to Atlantic City? The answer to both is yes!
Life has been pretty busy and things have picked up with my practice so add the holiday season to that and I feel like I’m going nonstop. I did allow myself a little vacation, but now it’s back to business as usual. But that isn’t all bad. ‘Tis the season to be busy. I know I’m not alone!
And this holiday season will definitely be a more peaceful one than last.
Thank you for asking, Pat.
Andruw Jones won’t take at bats away from Montero. He will spell either Gardner or Swisher at times though. Montero will be the team’s primary DH. Hope Chavez returns as well.
I’ll take in general as a huge positive……I remember last Christmas was one with a heavy heart……As always, warm thoughts for you…..
It’s always so nice to come back to the forum. It feels like home away from home. One big happy (for the most part) family, rooting for the coolest team in baseball. Life is good.
Pat M, and you know the feeling is extremely mutual.
I came home to find that our governor had now declared that the Christmas tree would be called the holiday tree. We by far have the dumbest governor in the nation. He definitely did not take after his dad.
Tricia…..I suspect the media and the populace will voice their disapproval and as a result of his foolishness the entire country will cry out that this is indeed Christmas and put to rest the politically correctness bs that has overwhelmed us in recent years……
I like Chavez okay, but he’s become a singles hitter. Only 5 HR’s in his last 390 AB’s. Still good in the field, but also still injury prone. Would like to see an upgrade in his spot.
Sure hope the Yanks don’t trade too many top prospects, looks like we’re loaded for the near future in minor leagues.
Nice job by UCLA. Maybe the basketball Bruins can cover a spread too if they get 32 points…
“Red Robin says:
December 2, 2011 at 10:35 pm
PeteAbe: Nova means “it doesn’t go” in Spanish .”
http://www.snopes.com/business/misxlate/nova.asp
Typical arrogant Christian garbage from Trisha and Pat. Guess what – no one wants Christianity forced down their throat. It’s offensive to non-Christians. if you don’t like holiday tree screw you. Good for your governor. Idiots.
DSJ December 3rd, 2011 at 2:10 am
Typical arrogant Christian garbage from Trisha and Pat. Guess what – no one wants Christianity forced down their throat. It’s offensive to non-Christians. if you don’t like holiday tree screw you. Good for your governor. Idiots.
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I don’t recall anybody telling you that you had to read about it, jerk-off.
DSJ December 3rd, 2011 at 2:10 am
Typical arrogant Christian garbage from Trisha and Pat. Guess what – no one wants Christianity forced down their throat. It’s offensive to non-Christians. if you don’t like holiday tree screw you. Good for your governor. Idiots.
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What is the name of the holiday, genius? Are you really telling us that calling a Christmas tree a Christmas tree is forcing Christianity down people’s throats? Really??? It sounds to me like you’re the one with the problem, sport–stupid and angry is no way to go through life. Good luck with that.
Ghost,
Spot on.
Have a Merry Christmas DSJ.
Merry Christmas to all!
And to all a good night.
I mean morning.
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Merry christmas all. Santa Cashman heads to dallas soon.
Sounds like Kenny Williams is officially shopping Danks but is still being unrealistic in his asking price……..
Pete Abe stole the Nova means doesn’t go right out of the recent movie Tower Heist…..
What does Peteabe mean in Spanish?
Blake-
Kenny needs to take a hit on that special “pipe”.
Kenny hasn’t been great at evaluating players or the market recently. He traded for Rios…..signed Dunn….traded for Peavy ……traded Daniel Hudson ……totally misread the market on Buerle this year.
Now it appears he may be grossly overvaluing the market with Danks……teams aren’t going to give their best prospects for one year of Danks……if they wanted to do that then then go after Gio or Garza or JJ…..someone with more years of control
“I don’t like seeing Bobby Valentine in that dugout either because I know what Bobby is…”
Smartest baseball mind ever and master of disguise?
Blake-
He moved Gio too I believe. He was originally a WS product.
The beat goes on.
Right now he has no reason not to aim high though…..but if he wants to move him he will be realistic.
I think there is probably a range that Cashman is comfortable with on Wilson….and if he falls in that range he’ll pull the trigger….just my feeling.
MTU,
Yup
Gotta run….y’all have a great day.
Blake-
You too. I’m outta’ here soon too.
Good morning.-
Mike Gonzalez worth it or not. Looking at his splits last year. Pitched well in June and August. The other months were terrible. OPS .900 vs righties, .574 vs lefties.
ERA in Fenway[5.1 innings]-13.50
Don’t want another 8M/2 year LOOGY signing.
Need to go, but will check back later.
Will Reyes and Buehrle join Bell in Miami next week?
Reyes 6years/96M, Buehrle 3years/42M?
YT-
I think the Marlins are serious about Reyes.
He’s a good fit.
Question is wether they can truly afford him ?
Looks like lots of upcoming fun for the Miami Marlins, should help them with their attempted free agent blitz.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/ne.....nce_120211
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