Cairo Signs For 1 Million
It's official, Miguel Cairo will be back with the Bombers next season, serving as an all-purpose, utility infielder.
After hitting .292 and playing steady defense at 2nd base during the 2004 season, it's a shame that the Yankees let him go, thinking that his request for more than a million dollars per year was too high.
Signing Tony Womack in place of Cairo was more disastrous than signing Kenny Lofton the year before. Womack and Lofton are veteran players who expect to be on the field every day.
It's no secret that Joe Torre plays favourites. Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Paul O'Neill, and David Cone will always be at the top of his list.
But Clay Bellinger was also on Torre's list of favourites. So it isn't just the stars that Torre favours.
If I were to guess, Torre selects his favourites based on work ethic and one's approach to the game.
Does a player run out every single ball? Does he pay attention to everything that is going on during a game, from the field and from the bench? Does he practice hard? Does he listen to his coaches and manager?
Guys like Tony Womack and Kenny Lofton may have performed better for the Yankees had they received more playing time. But for one or more reasons, they never earned the right to have regular playing time from Torre.
Signing Miguel Cairo is a good move for the Yanks. He's a solid player and has good work ethic. He's also excellent insurance just in case Robinson Cano experiences a sophomore slump.
- Joshua
InsideTheYankees.com
After hitting .292 and playing steady defense at 2nd base during the 2004 season, it's a shame that the Yankees let him go, thinking that his request for more than a million dollars per year was too high.
Signing Tony Womack in place of Cairo was more disastrous than signing Kenny Lofton the year before. Womack and Lofton are veteran players who expect to be on the field every day.
It's no secret that Joe Torre plays favourites. Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Paul O'Neill, and David Cone will always be at the top of his list.
But Clay Bellinger was also on Torre's list of favourites. So it isn't just the stars that Torre favours.
If I were to guess, Torre selects his favourites based on work ethic and one's approach to the game.
Does a player run out every single ball? Does he pay attention to everything that is going on during a game, from the field and from the bench? Does he practice hard? Does he listen to his coaches and manager?
Guys like Tony Womack and Kenny Lofton may have performed better for the Yankees had they received more playing time. But for one or more reasons, they never earned the right to have regular playing time from Torre.
Signing Miguel Cairo is a good move for the Yanks. He's a solid player and has good work ethic. He's also excellent insurance just in case Robinson Cano experiences a sophomore slump.
- Joshua
InsideTheYankees.com
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