07/31: Bonus Media Translator
Posted by: Jason
Media Translation Service provided free of charge here at YB.com:
When a member of the media says:
"The Yankees could have a serious clubhouse problem on their hands with a potentially dissatisfied Gary Sheffield...."
The media member is really saying:
"The Yankees' procurement of Abreu without sacrificing top prospects was a huge win for New York. I can't find a downside to this deal. Furthermore, it's really scary for the rest of baseball that Brian Cashman is a highly competent GM who is clearly now in full control of the vast resources at the Yankees' disposal. Therefore, I'm fabricating something about the mood of a player who is a) given to public statements and b) will likely not take another at-bat this season."
When a member of the media says:
"The Yankees could have a serious clubhouse problem on their hands with a potentially dissatisfied Gary Sheffield...."
The media member is really saying:
"The Yankees' procurement of Abreu without sacrificing top prospects was a huge win for New York. I can't find a downside to this deal. Furthermore, it's really scary for the rest of baseball that Brian Cashman is a highly competent GM who is clearly now in full control of the vast resources at the Yankees' disposal. Therefore, I'm fabricating something about the mood of a player who is a) given to public statements and b) will likely not take another at-bat this season."
Seamus wrote:
John Kruk on Baseball Tonight was pitching the idea (no pun intended) of Sheffield playing some 1B. To be honest that doesn't really sound like the worst idea out there, he came up as an infielder and did briefly volunteer to play 3B before the Alex Rodriguez trade.