This guy,
Don’t ask me why, but Cashman has signed Jack Cust to a minor league deal after he was released by the Astros, of all the indignities. I guess Cust is insurance in case Raul Ibanez, who is being called “Ra-out Ibanez” on Twitter, really doesn’t cut it as a DH.
I remember Cust when he was with the A’s. He either smacked homers or struck out, with nothing in between. There’s a reason he’s been with, like, 100 teams.
I also remember the days when a DH was somebody who could hit like crazy, as opposed to somebody on the downside of his career. Aren’t there any Edgar Martinez types out there?
Has the Carl Pavano story reached you yet Jane? Meriden Record-Journal broke the story a day or so ago. If this story has any truth to its premise it could shake MLB a bit. I am not a fan of his by any stretch but I can’t imagine how his family must be shaken by this nasty situation.
Yes, I read about the situation, John. First Cashman gets shaken down and stalked and now this story. I’m glad Pavano’s family went to the police.
Why can’t Cashman just take Matsui? He’ll play for any price. Ibanez looks done for.
What happened to Pavano exactly?
Sorry it took awhile for me to reply, SBlue. Busy day. Well, Ibanez had a good day at the plate so maybe there’s life in him yet. As for Pavano, here’s the NY Post item: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/yankees/ex_yankee_pavano_victim_of_extortion_ZLIggghshcJy2h4I0mOamL
Aren’t there any Edgar Martinez types out there?
Yes, they had one, but they traded him away.
Who are you referring to, Raul?
I can’t tell if you are being sarcastic, but he is certainly referring to Jesus Montero
Yes, I figured that, Michael. I guess I should have made my sarcasm clearer.
Jesús Montero, Jane, of course
Got it, Raul. I’ll be eager to see how he does with the Mariners this season. Theoretically, he should give their offense a boost.