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May 09, 2006
Abra-Cabrera?
From the New York Times -
The Yankees will most likely place right fielder Gary Sheffield on the disabled list today, and Melky Cabrera is preparing to take his place.
Sheffield met yesterday with a New York hand specialist, Dr. Charles Melone, who examined his bruised left wrist. Sheffield has been limited to one start since he was injured April 29. Rufus Williams, the agent for Sheffield, said Sheffield would need more time to heal.
"The doctor recommended a minimum of 10 days' rehab, so it's very likely," Williams said last night when asked if Sheffield would be placed on the disabled list. "I know there are some conversations that need to be had, but I'd say it will be announced tomorrow."
General Manager Brian Cashman said he had to speak with Melone and Sheffield before announcing the Yankees' plans, but Cashman added that Cabrera had been shifted to right field from center for Class AAA Columbus last night.
Cabrera, 21, flopped in a brief trial as the Yankees' starting center fielder last July. But he is the hottest hitter at Columbus, going 3 for 5 last night to raise his average to .385.
Manager Joe Torre said Sunday that if the Yankees replaced Sheffield with a minor leaguer, that player would most likely play every day.
Sheffield, who is unsigned past this season, said Sunday that he would not play through this injury the way he played through injuries the past two seasons. Cashman praised Sheffield for that decision.
"The injuries he's played through in the past didn't hurt the team," Cashman said. "This one is a hand issue, and Gary feels he would hurt the team by playing. That's a good thing. You don't want people going out there if they're not going to help the team."
So, let's say that Sheff is out for 2 weeks. And, during this time, Melky Cabrera does very well in New York. Does that mean when Sheffield comes back that he becomes the full-time DH for the team and Cabrera gets to stay?
I hope the answer is "yes."
Posted by Steve Lombardi at May 9, 2006 10:20 AM
Comments
I would hope the answer be "yes" too.
Bernie? Thanks for the memories, but we're trying to win a pennant here...
Posted by: Raf ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.waswatching.com/nav-commenters.gif)
at May 9, 2006 12:23 PM
That's the problem though - there's no way they cut Bernie. It'll be Bubba's head on the chopping block, even if Bubba has all the tools of a proper 4th or 5th outfielder and Bernie's got none of those tools. As usual, Cashman gets a pass on another bad decision. Of course, JohnnyC would say this is Torre's fault, but either way, the Yanks are stuck with Bernie.
Posted by: MJ at May 9, 2006 01:41 PM
Couldn't the Yankees offer Bernie a job in the Spanish YES booth in exchange for agreeing to retire?
Posted by: Steve Lombardi at May 9, 2006 02:23 PM
If Cashman were Billy Beane, I'd blame him, but, on this team, Joe Torre writes out the line-up card...every time.
Posted by: JohnnyC at May 9, 2006 04:29 PM