tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131289420618991795.post8083008927033570492..comments2023-06-17T08:53:42.643-04:00Comments on ShysterBall: Cashman Trashes BernieCraig Calcaterrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00190345915954808542noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131289420618991795.post-81467698951509952282008-01-29T13:09:00.000-05:002008-01-29T13:09:00.000-05:00Well, it must be said that, for the last 6 years a...Well, it must be said that, for the last 6 years as a Yankee, Bernie was remarkably inconsistent (not to say he didn't perform well over the seasons, he certainly did). There were times that his concentration was absent and he seemed to have little will to play (perhaps he was daydreaming about playing guitar with Carlos Santana or something). He would loaf after batted balls and amble down to first base. <BR/><BR/>However, those were motivational issues and, as such, Joe's responsibility to resolve. I mean, isn't that the whole purpose of the manager? If guys would play 100%, 100% of the time, they wouldn't need a manager (they'd also be named Derek Jeter or Paul O'Neill, but even they need guidance on occasion).<BR/><BR/>So I can see talking about Bernie's performance (hell, my friends and I certainly bemoaned the occasions when he seemed 'not all there')...but the *blame* for it rests squarely on the shoulders of management.Osmodioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01629875493204286891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131289420618991795.post-69676338077520367982008-01-28T15:32:00.000-05:002008-01-28T15:32:00.000-05:00That was uncharacteristic and inappropriate. Even...That was uncharacteristic and inappropriate. Even if Cashman's comments were 100% true he should have taken a pass at bashing someone who suited up for 16 years and left it all out there for the boys in the Bronx. I was very disappointed to see him bash Bernie like that.D. Isaachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10409001713205721917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131289420618991795.post-81373653907746190862008-01-28T08:39:00.000-05:002008-01-28T08:39:00.000-05:00Craig, as a Yankee fan, I can't stand what Hank is...Craig, as a Yankee fan, I can't stand what Hank is doing. I feel it undermines Cashman's work. Cashman should have kept his mouth shut, no question. However, Hank has a long way to go with regards to zipping the lips.Jason @ IIATMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675184282951841175noreply@blogger.com