We would've had to offer him arbitration, and he would have to decline it. Considering all he cares about is money, he likely would have declined, but we can probably get a decent package for him.
Well, Sheff made these same comments a couple months ago, so we should have seen them coming. This is a good strategical move by Cashman though. If the Sox were eyeing him, it makes sense for us to do this. I'd hate to see him in that lineup. He could cause us some serious damage. I don't blame him for not being happy about playing first. He is obviously not even close to a decent 1B. However, he does need to realize, he is property of the NY Yankees, thanks to a contract he signed, and we can do with him as we please. Sorry Gary. Had you actually hit in the playoffs maybe things would be a little different for you right now. But all you are to us now is another bargaining chip. It's been fun, but SEE YA!
Torre has won ALOT, ARod has never won. Torre wasn't the one not hitting against Detroit. he made a couple of bad decisions but if our overpaid bats are just average instead of dreadful then we are probably still playing right now.
I agree. Albeit Torre has been on autopilot for the better part of the last few years, the main problem of this team is underachieving crusty veterans that I'm hoping we start to see less and less of in the next couple seasons.
How was I giving fellatio? I just said he's been on autopilot for the past few years. Are you really serious that Torre is the sole problem of this team? Wake me when you come to your senses.
I don't think 10P10 was tossing that ball in your particular direction. :wink: That said, Torre is a big problem. He makes very poor decisions. He pushes bullpens way too far, and lets his starters sit around collecting checks. The auto-pilot thing is a very real problem. Every team needs coaching, that's why every team has a manager. Some of these guys need to be told what to do, like ARod. He isn't breaking out of his own slumps. He needs a severe ass-whipping. He should be put in the nine hole until next June. Maybe that will teach him. Sadly, Cashman is the one who is going to have to put his foot down with Sheff. And it's only to trade his bitchy ass. The big key is going to be getting some good arms for the rotation. The bats should recover when the lineup has time to play together for a few weeks straight. I still think Torre's biggest mistake was not sticking with the lineup and guys that got him there. We have the offense. It will all even out in the end. It's the lack of any quality pitching after Wang that scares me.
I wouldn't say he's the sole problem, but he is a huge problem. The good thing is that this will be his final year, so maybe we'll return to championship form in 2008. (awaits bashing from nyjunc for not calling Torre, "God".)
Johnson undergoes back surgery Agent says Yankees hurler is fine, everything went as expected I would love for him to get his 300th win this year... that would be amazing
No doubt now that Mattingly will be the next manager. http://weblogs.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/blog/
the only reason i said it would be great for him to get his 300th win this season is because it would mean he would have a 20-win season for the Yankees, and that would be great
Well, I have to say, I am a bit surprised about the Mattingly news. Honestly, I wanted him to continue to be the hitting coach. I guess he can continue to instruct as a bench coach, and even on into managing. It will be great when he takes over though. Can you imagine the roar he will hear the first time he is introduced as the Yankee skipper? I need to get tickets to the first home game of 2008!
They just reported on the news that Sheff tried calling George yesterday, but The Boss was "not at home." (He has Steinbrenner's home phone number?) They also said Sheff lawyer had spoken with Cashman yesterday, but nothing was resolved. (Lawyer? What about his agent?) Finally, they reported that he is refusing to play anywhere but right field, and would rather retire than play for another team. Sorry Sheff. Abreu is our right fielder. I understand not wanting to play first, but you're forcing yourself into retirement. You'd be a helluva DH if we trade Matsui, but if that's not good enough, then it's been nice knowin' ya!
