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December 08, 2006
Jolbert Cabrera
I just saw this in the Ledger -
In their search for a utility infielder, the Yankees are speaking to the agent for Jolbert Cabrera, who has played seven different positions over seven major-league seasons with the Indians, Dodgers and Mariners but hasn't played in the majors since 2004. The Yankees recently brought Cabrera in for a workout at their minor-league facility in Tampa.
"Brian called us, and they wanted to work him out because they hadn't seen him in a couple of years, and they wanted to take a look at him," Cabrera's agent, Oscar Suarez, said. "So we obliged them, and we'll see what comes out of it."
Jolbert is no spring-chicken. He'll be 34 next season. But, he can play both the infield and the outfield - which is always a plus in your 25th man. Still, if he's anything like his younger brother, in terms of his on-the-field modesty, he won't be one of my favorite Yankees (if they sign him).
Every time I see Orlando Cabrera all I can think of is "Mini-Manny-Wannabe." I say this with no reflection towards Orlando's talent - heck, we know he's hurt the Yankees enough - it's just that I find him to be so cocky that it's annoying.
Posted by Steve Lombardi at December 8, 2006 11:51 AM
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We don't like him because he's an opponent that beats us up. If he were on our side, we'd like him a lot better...
Posted by: MJ ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.waswatching.com/nav-commenters.gif)
at December 8, 2006 02:09 PM
I can't say "no" because that happened with Boggs and Clemens. But, then again, I only hated them for being Sox. Orlando is just not old-school enough for me.
Posted by: Steve Lombardi at December 8, 2006 02:52 PM
Orlando doesn't hit enough for me.
Posted by: Raf at December 8, 2006 04:06 PM
That's it. But, he struts around like he's Manny. I don't get it.
Posted by: Steve Lombardi at December 8, 2006 04:11 PM
Mig Cairo should be the "ute" again next year..
Posted by: #15 at December 8, 2006 05:39 PM
I don't know if anyone will agree with me, but Ronnie *Ron* Belliard should be called *Mini-Manny*. They both have similar scumbag-type appearances and Belliard walks around with his tongue hanging out of his mouth, almost as if he thinks he is good.
Posted by: DonnieDosTresBaseball at December 9, 2006 01:00 AM