Jilted Yankees fans, looking to ease their pain can find solace in the muted, evacuated Fenway Faithless. A funny thing happened on the way to baseball's next, "Quote, unquote dynasty."-(Schilling.) Boston's bubble has been burst by a young, fearless Rays team who isn't following the script. The Red Sox have managed to transition from a World Series Champion, symbolized by a dread-locked pariah, to a young, talented team with long-term upside. The front office deserves kudos, but what about the famous fans? A raucous mob morphs to silent impotency--How sweet it is.Notes:
Who says there's no accountability in the Bronx? Third base coach Bobby Meachem was fired yesterday. The Yankees Decider is on the job: "Ultimately, I’ve got to make some tough decisions and say goodbye to some good, quality baseball people,” Cashman said. "Meacham was one of Girardi's closest confidants, so his ouster can be seen as a sign that the manager's power has taken a hit." “I believe in the manager having input in the staff.."--Cashman.
It's not surprising that Meachamwas let go, Bowa was a tough act to follow, it is interesting to note who stayed. Hitting coach Kevin Long presided over the transition from offensive juggernaut to underachieving puzzle. ( Run production--2007-968/ 2008-789 an 18% reduction.) Cashman said during the season that 2008's failure can be attributed to the baffling lack of scoring. Long was signed to a multi-year deal by the Yanks' GM prior to the 2008 season. Pitching coach Dave Eiland was put in place by Cashman to augment the development of the organizations young budding pitching crop. Hughes and Kennedy morphed from prodigies to suspects during Eiland's inaugural campaign. It has been reported that Cashman has been polling the players as to the viability of the coaching staff. The anonymous results were tallied and by sheer coincidence Brian's guys stay while Joe's goes. As the late, great Mel Allen would say, "How about that."
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