This And That
I woke to the news that Bill Gallo had died. For anyone who ever opened the Daily News, Gallo's cartoons were a staple of the sports section. General Von Steingrabber was the perfect parody of the real man. Gallo's humor and insight will be missed and the Sunday News will never be the same.
Gene Monahan announced that he will retire at the end of the season. I sincerely hope that the Yankees put a plaque in Monument Park honoring "Gino". He has worked for the team since 1962 and actually became head trainer before Steinbrenner bought the team. He never got a hit, made a pitch or called a game, but the Yankees wouldn't be the Yankees without Gino.
We also have player news. The Yankees have activated Luis Ayala and sent Lance Pendleton to the minors. Now Pendleton isn't much of a prospect, but he is 27 while Buddy Carlyle is 33. Which one do you think has a better chance of becoming a long-term asset?
And finally, Brian Cashman announced that the Yankees will not discuss a contract extension with CC Sabathia during the season. This makes a ton of sense because as great as CC is, you don't want to extend a pitcher's contract unless you have to. It also is a somewhat informal policy of the team as the Yankees never seem to negotiate with upcoming free agents. That being said, wouldn't it make sense for them to talk to Robinson Cano and see if they could extend him for the next 5 years or so?
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Watching this game tonight..one of the more frustrating games ever. 11 hits 6 walks over 9 innings and we've 2 runs to show for it. Burnett throws a gem and Girardi goes to Robertson for the 8th who has been struggling for last 5 outings and dodging raindrops AND threw 26 pitches the previous night. Well, he finally got wet. Now in his last 5.2/3s its 8 walks and 5 hits. Why not Joba who has been LIGHTS OUT? Even the shaky Soriano would have been a better bet. Maybe they pull it out but a very very tough loss if we can't.
Posted by: tim | May 11, 2011 10:40 PM |
Wow. Bill Gallo. I can still recall his General von Steingrabber parodies from the mid 1970s. I was just a young tyke then, but I always looked forward to his cartoon in the sports pages. I remember to this day his picture of Thurman the day after his plane crashed. Rest in peace, Bill.
Gene Monahan is another name I remember all the way back to the 1970s. May he have a quiet, joyful retirement -- it has been well-earned. I heartily agree on the plaque. You're making me feel old, Peter!
I have to believe Cano's agent would strongly advise him to try free agency -- there's gold in them thar hills!
Posted by: Greg | May 11, 2011 11:07 PM |
Tim
I have to think something is wrong with Joba.
Greg
"Naw, Yuchie-I just don't feel like playin' ball today" was the cartoon on 8/3/79. I was a young tyke then, but I still remember how it captured exactly how I felt.
Sorry to make you feel old, but at least we can commiserate!
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