Cashman Hired By Syrian Leaders As Motivational Speaker

I gather we have all been reading about how Brian Cashman is motivating the Yankee prospects down in Tampa.

" None of the prospects will be given an opportunity to win a starting job this spring," noted Brian on day one.

" Betances and Banuelos aren't earning spots in the rotation...," he later clarified.

" They have no chance to make this team," emphasized the GM of the Yankees.

Betances, I might note, is already 23. An age when major leaguers used to begin hitting their stride at any position.

But with today's roster, whose average age is approaching 40 years, a 23 year year old is about 13, per Brian.

And while none of the youngsters can impress the Yankees enough to win a job in the spring, Brian is happy to see them grow. He specifically referred to the growth of Joba Chamberlain who, at a freshly mature 25 years, is expanding daily.

Which Brings us to Syria.

There are rumors of discontent amongst people under 30 years of age looking for work, or a sandwich, or a future. Syria's leaders, consistent with their family tradition of dictatorship and wealth, naturally intend to, " just say no," as a famous American once opined.

What the Syrian leaders now seek is an objective motivational, outside voice who can convince them that opportunity is not something available. Nor should anyone strive for such. They should be content to "look and grow" in their own meaningless way. Be content that there are calls to prayer every half hour. Be happy that you are still allowed to point in the right direction.

If there is no chance for young Yankee prospects in a progressive country like Yankeeland why, pray tell, should there be hope for a bunch of poor young Syrians rooting around in the town square, with not a baseball diamond to be found?

It needs to be made clear that they were not brought forth to have hopes or aspirations. Just as our young baseball playing prospects now know not to strive for advancement so, too, should the Syrian young return to their version of the minor leagues, where they can toil for nothing.

Work hard for your employer, toil with humility, spin your wheels but do not give interviews.

Syria needs Brian to tell the little folks to regard failure as a good thing. Sometimes these words don't have impact from the current management. They need to come from someone who does not have a "dog in the hunt."

And the pay for motivating third world crowds is great.

Ask Sarah Palin.