Down a buliding, now out of a plane: Cashman going skydiving
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Mar 01, 2013 
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We’ve seen Brian Cashman climb down a building. Now he’s going to jump out of an airplane.
On Monday, the Yankees general manager is going to do a tandem parachute jump with the U.S. Army Golden Knights at the Homestead Air Reserve Base outside of Miami.
“In the winter I was doing something at Fox 5 with Duke Castiglione, who mentioned this as a possibility,” Cashman explained. “Duke is going with me, or I’m going with Duke. When the Golden Knights parachuted into Yankee Stadium last summer, they raised the opportunity and option of doing something. I went up to West Point and once we solidified the exhibition game with the Army, there are a lot of Army themes going on and a lot of conversations about doing a jump and jumping.”
Cashman has never gone skydiving — “It’s not like on my list of something I’ve always wanted to do,” he said — but he likes doing these sort of extreme events, and in this case, he’s doing it in the name of the Wounded Warrior Project, trying to raise awareness for that very worthy cause.
“I don’t even think I’m going to jump,” Cashman said. “I think they’re going to push me. It’s a big difference. Or, since I’m tandem, I’ll be dragged. It’s an exciting opportunity, as you can hear in my voice.”
Jumping out of a airplane and plummeting to the earth? Sounds a lot like being the Yankees GM these days. Cashman laughed at the idea.
“A nice safe landing,” he replied.
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This is why I currently feel that Cano won’t sign an extension.
Boras is located n LA. If you are Robinson Cano, and Scott Boras is your agent, and you know that the Yankees are losing some 10-12 regulars to FA after this season, and that the FO has only given some “lip” service to maybe going over the 189M[ really it's more like 177M-to account for the projected costs of player benefits], then why sign an extension when there are now many teams that are increasing ticket sales and the FA market after this season is weak, making Cano the premier FA on the market?
Only two things that would crush the chance at a major payday by not signing an extension:
Drugs
Major Injury.
Thoughts?
The Yankees are still the Yankees….even if they haven’t behaved like it lately and Cano and Boras both know it.
Yankee stadium is the best park for Cano….NY is the best city for him if legacy matters to him…..the yanks just have a decision to make on the money and if they want to invest in him and what their options are if they don’t…..
“If it’s Youk, it’s Youk. If people are booing, they’re booing. If you’re a Yankees fan and you want to boo me, that’s your prerogative. But if you don’t want to win a World Series and root for guys on your team, that’s what you’ve got to do I guess, but they all sound like Youk. You can’t tell whether it’s boo or Youk.”
“You always have one fan that yells at you. I struck out looking and a guy’s yelling at me. He’s just angry in life. That’s the bottom line. That guy was really angry. There’s always one out of a hundred. ”
Well said Kevin. Don’t be angry at life people. Pull for the Youuuuker.
Blake-
I hope you are right. However after this year what talent will he be surrounded with after the Yankees extend him to an enormous contract? Money talks but what legacy will be there for him if the Yankees aren’t in the playoffs during his prime years?
Pumped for the WBC that starts tonight in Taiwan. I think Wang is getting the start.
I actually really like the WBC. Competitive baseball and you don’t have to wait until Opening Day.
“I hope you are right. However after this year what talent will he be surrounded with after the Yankees extend him to an enormous contract? Money talks but what legacy will be there for him if the Yankees aren’t in the playoffs during his prime years?”
Here is what we have to hope….we have to hope the prospects pan out and if they don’t then we have to hope the plan changes to stay competitive….
I love the idea of the WBC a lot more than the actual event…..there are serious logistical issues that Im not sure there are answers for.
I still think it’s cool but it feels much more like an exhibition event than something that most countries really care about (especially the US)…..
Goodnight Unknown and Blake.
Australia vs Taiwan tonight.
Until tomorrow
Some people have too much hope for prospects.
Maybe a few make it.
I’d be happy with a c,cf,infielder,and 2 starting pitchers.
Sanchez,williams,banuelos,campos.
The infielder,i have no clue.
Most of them are just not going to be good enough.
The Yankees are still the Yankees….even if they haven’t behaved like it lately
*****
bull%$#^
Major League Signings
Hiroki Kuroda, SP: one year, $15MM.
Andy Pettitte, SP: one year, $12MM.
Mariano Rivera, RP: one year, $10MM.
Robinson Cano, 2B: one year, $15MM. Club option exercised.
Kevin Youkilis, 3B: one year, $12MM.
Ichiro Suzuki, OF: two years, $13MM.
Travis Hafner, DH: one year, $2MM.
David Herndon, RP: one year, $750K.
Curtis Granderson, OF: one year, $15MM. Club option exercised
David Aardsma, RP: one year, $500K. Club option exercised.
Total Spend: $95.25MM.
Does not include money paid to arbitration this past offseason – - – -
The jokes continue – - – -
What could be less interesting than the adventures of Brian Cashman…?
EduardoNunez15 God bless me on this new season so I can show people that talk bad about me that they are wrong!
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Yeah, you big meanies. You know who you are!
Strong response by Nunez to Cashman’s comments.
I’m still trying to figure what he was trying to gain by making those comments
“Strong response by Nunez to Cashman’s comments.”
It was a gratuitous shot and kind of classless, which I have come to expect from the guy.
As for Cano, if they aren’t willing to go 10 years (and I don’t think they should), they should trade him. With their roster deficiencies and stated desire to win the WS, etc., it would be really dumb to just accept picks.
Since the Yanks announced the $189 million thingy, I’ve said they will NOT sign Cano and I still think that way. They have shown their cards in dumpster dive collectables.
Gotta hope a couple of the kids come through big time.
It’s gonna be a tough yr. as most of the rest of the div. has gotten stronger, we’ve gotten older. Jays gonna hammer if they stay healthy and get good pitching.
JMO
They should of traded cano,then signed hamilton.
They not only would have more than replaced cano’s production,they would of gotten a goog 3b + pitching prospect.
“If they deem it that greenies are on the same level as PEDs, then take my plaque down.”
Read more: A conversation with Goose Gossage http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/.....z2MMFFx5lf
They are not sticking to the 189 self imposed mandate.
First sign of struggling,they will blow it away.
My fear is that they will still struggle because of their bad contracts.
Why do they have to be on the same level? Who could even quantify a level? It’s really about a sliding scale of outrage based on imperfect data.
At least he’s honest about taking them, although PED users don’t have the benefit of such an understanding audience.
“First sign of struggling,they will blow it away.”
Let’s say that’s true. Will they be smart enough to wait to spend until there are good values (age/ability/price), or just spend without a plan in hope of making up lost ground?
IDK, although I suspect the latter.
Finally a reason to take Goose out of the hall!
Off -topic
RT @RavensInsider: Joe Flacco will definitely be the highest paid player in the league, per a source with knowledge of the deal.
I don’t think Nunez was referring to Cashman.
He said he doesn’t think he has an outfielder’s bat. He probably doesn’t.
He also said the people who want him to get 500 ABs are dumb, and that includes Yogi Berra.
But I was just joking, though in essence that tweet is a response to Cashman, as Cashman literally ‘talked bad’ about Nunez.
Being that he is on twitter, he probably means literally the thousands of yankee fans that tweet insults to him like Lost.
Oh CBS, why are we watching this re-run?
Any word on Mason Williams’ shoulder progress?
Good morning folks.
So it’s been a pretty mixed spring training so far, what with injuries and setbacks to key players. But on the plus side, several of the younger guys have looked decent. Is it me or do we have more roster depth than originally perceived?
The idea of an “outfielder’s bat” is stupid.
Who the hell care where you get your production from as long as the lineup delivers? On OF of high OBP guys works great with an IF loaded with power.
If a team can get 100 + HR from the infield and another 40 + from DH & C it wouldn’t matter if everyone in the OF hit 10 or less.
Is it me or do we have more roster depth than originally perceived?
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I hope we get to find out about the young OF in NY once the season starts, rather than the aging veterans.
Good Morning.
General rule of thumb is that corner OF’s and corner IF’s are expected to have some pop.
Does Nunez have that level of pop ?
Don’t think so.
GM MTU
Cash diving down just like the team I’m afraid
What Cashman said about Nunez is pretty much true IMO….the issue I have is saying that to the media about one of your players which makes no sense whatsoever…..
Cashman seems to makes these jabs at the fanbase for criticisms he hears….it jus makes him look insecure and small
@Joelsherman1: #Yankees among teams watching Chien-Ming Wang, who threw 6 SHO IP vs. Australia in WBC
Blake-
Yeah. I’m not a big fan of Cashman’s new found candor.
Rich-
Team Balance lives !
In 7 seasons in the minors, Nunie has hit for an awesome OPS of .679. He’s had one homer every 83 AB. In his 3 seasons in the majors, OPS of .701 and one homer every 64 AB. I think that demonstrates that he has neither an outfielder’s bat nor an infielder’s bat.
Someone is trying very hard to snuff out Cashman.
They tried w the rappelling. Now they are hoping Gravity will do the trick.
Hope Randy doesn’t prepare his chute.
True, MTU, and the road to get there is patience. So as I alluded to above, a small step toward getting there would be to see what Almonte or Mesa could do in April.
blake March 2nd, 2013 at 7:46 am
What Cashman said about Nunez is pretty much true IMO….the issue I have is saying that to the media about one of your players which makes no sense whatsoever…..
Cashman seems to makes these jabs at the fanbase for criticisms he hears….it jus makes him look insecure and small
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I also agree with Cashman, but it is awfully defensive. I guess ownership and the FO think they need to wage a PR war? I’m not sure that’s how you win over public opinion.
How many SSs actually OPSd .700 last year?
And on another note.
Great to see Cervelli tossing out runners the way he has, and hitting again.
I hope it carries over into the regular season.
“I also agree with Cashman, but it is awfully defensive. I guess ownership and the FO think they need to wage a PR war? I’m not sure that’s how you win over public opinion.”
It’s most certainly not…..somebody has just surgically removed Cashman’s filter about 3 years ago
“What Cashman said about Nunez is pretty much true IMO”
OK, than why put Gardner in LF? Is Gardner bigger and hairier than Nunie?
Cervelli has looked really good….
Rich-
I’m hoping to see a 3-pronged approach going forward.
1 part Farm.
1 part trades
1 part strategic FA acquisitions
That’s my new Yankee Martini. Shaken but not stirred just like Bond.
In the minors Gardner hard 1 homer in every 164 AB’s. In the majors 1 in every 93.
“OK, than why put Gardner in LF? Is Gardner bigger and hairier than Nunie?”
Well 1) he’s actually an outfielder and one of the best in baseball 2) he’s shown he can get on base consistently in the big leagues…..
Not to say Nunez wouldn’t hit if ok if given 500 ABs ….but he doesn’t have the gold glove defense.
They are totally different players….Gardner is a very patient hitter who sees tons of pitches and has shown an ability to get on base 35% of the time with outstanding defense…..
Nunez is somewhat of a hacker who probably would hit for some average but not get on base as much and wouldn’t play anywhere close to the same level of defense
So does that mean Nunie is a power hitter compared to Gardner?
Mustelier, Garcia,and Almonte all look like they can swing a stick.
Hope one of them gets a shot at helping while Mr. Granderson heals.
We know Nunez has been limited offensively. That’s why it was hard to understand how he could be a deal breaker for Cliff Lee, but he has had decent ML splits v. LHP:
.298/.332/.436/.768
Sounds like a plan, MTU
Nunez has a capable middle infielders bat. Gardner has much more value in CF. He walks while Nunez does not. I agree with Cashman, but strongly disagree he should demean a player publicly. The only reason to do so is to defend himself.
Cervelli has looked good defensively and got a couple hits yesterday.
The entire Cano not wanting to deal with the pressure of negotiating a contract is simply a way to wait until free agency while explaining to Yankee fans he is doing so to concentrate this year.
Can you imagine the offense without Granderson and Cano?
I’m looking for big things from Travis “Pronk” Haffner if he stays healthy.
That guy is built like an Abrams M1A.
NASA needs to speak w him about launching future objects into Space.
Blake
All that goes without saying.
We are talking about the traditional “OF bat”. If Nunie doesn’t have one than neither does Gardner.
And for the record I would not stick Nunie in the OF unless it’s an emergency.
MTU,
I always suspected you were a retired MI6 guy. Shaken not stirred gave you away.
“We are talking about the traditional “OF bat”. If Nunie doesn’t have one than neither does Gardner.”
He doesn’t have a traditional corner outfield bat…..but he does a CF bat and that was cool because Granderson hits 40 homers in CF…..Gardner is gonna be in CF this year so his bat profiles fine there…..traditional profiling is pretty useless anyways so long as your lineup production is coming from somewhere…..
the Yanks get more production by far at 2B than most teams and they used to do the same at catcher
I wish I didn’t know what MTU looked like somincould picture him as Si from Duck Dynasty
Mac-
Maybe in my ‘Walter Mitty” World.
Blake is the real Bond.
I’m more like Maynard G. Krebs.
I forget. Did you get to Big Bend yet ?
A good hitting catcher provides a major positional advantage. That is why they need to make sure the next wave of catching prospects remain with the organization until they are sure they have one again. It has been an integral part of Yankee history.
Erik Boland ?@eboland11
Todays lineup: Gardner 8 ichiro 9 cano 4 tex 3 youkilis 5 hafner dh Diaz 7 nix 6 Stewart 2 nova 1
New thread —–>
Cashman has a funny delusion working. He thinks he’s Stick Michael.
“.traditional profiling is pretty useless anyways so long as your lineup production is coming from somewhere….”
Agreed. Cashman’s comments were just stupid and uncalled for. I went from a fan of his, to one that can’t wait for him to leave.
Good morning. May I join you…………..on the other side?
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YT-
Of course. We’ll all meet up again there. No choice.
Yankee Trader March 1st, 2013 at 9:46 pm
This is why I currently feel that Cano won’t sign an extension.
Boras is located n LA. If you are Robinson Cano, and Scott Boras is your agent, and you know that the Yankees are losing some 10-12 regulars to FA after this season, and that the FO has only given some “lip” service to maybe going over the 189M[ really it's more like 177M-to account for the projected costs of player benefits], then why sign an extension when there are now many teams that are increasing ticket sales and the FA market after this season is weak, making Cano the premier FA on the market?
Only two things that would crush the chance at a major payday by not signing an extension:
Drugs
Major Injury.
Thoughts?
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A 2008 Cano type season, or one where he posts solid BA and OBP but his SLG and OPS are something to be desired.
Another bad postseason.
Him wanting 7-10 years which is too much to give him because that’d be signing him through his age 38-41 seasons, and we’re seeing how that’s going for the Yankees with A-Rod who BURIED Cano as a hitter through 2000 and 2007 (walk-years before two record contracts.)
How is Cano worth 7-10 years at $20M a year if he doesn’t post anywhere close to a 2000 or 2007 A-Rod like season, or a 2012 Miguel Cabrera-type season? How will the Yanks have anyone decent at C, SS after Jeter, LF, and CF if most of their money is tied up in as many as five players if Jeter returns (Sabathia, A-Rod, Teixiera, Cano, Jeter)?
If Cano wants a big payday, he must win or be the runnerup for the 2013 ALMVP, that’s it. He has the talent to be that, time he does it.