"When this season started, Robinson Cano stood as one of the best young players in the American League. Five months later, he is one of the most disappointing. In reading the comments on the blog, many people want him traded.
This, I think, would be a mistake on several fronts.
You should never trade a player when his value is decreased. Cano, at the moment, is a second baseman hitting .268 with a .304 OBP and a tendency to take plays off in the field. What do you think you’re getting for him? It’s not Casey Kotchman."
Cashman deserves serious heat for Cano, Melky, Hughes, and Kennedy. Pavano and Igawa, too, obviously.
It doesn't matter if other GMs wanted Pavano. It doesn't matter if bloggers (and John Sterling) thought Cano was going to be the next Rod Carew. It's not their job to properly evaluate talent for the Yankees.
"If the Yankees don’t have somebody willing to put the hammer down, get somebody who will. In any sport, the manager or coach has one primary duty: Get the players to play hard. The rest pretty much takes care of itself."
Well, I'll be damned. I agree completely.
But it should be pointed out that Torre would not have put the hammer down, despite the charming anecdotes about Larry Bowa.
"He’s 25, he’s a work in progress. His career is at a point where it could go one way or the other. I think the Yankees should stick with him because there is greatness to be had."
I don't know about that. I just think the pitchers have learned that he swings at everything and he refuses to adjust to the new strategy. Yes, that speaks largely to his overall laziness, and, yes, he should get his butt kicked.
But what are you going to trade Cano for at this point?
A Steiner Sports certified Steve Sax autographed baseball?
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