Martin - age 24 in an A-level league known more for humidity than skills - achieved a Hollywood ending this weekend, down by 5 HRs with 47 seconds left in the Derby. Breathless, Martin called timeout - to strategize. Then, with the clock ticking, he unleashed a string of bangers to win the trophy, or crown, or belt, or certificate of achievement? Whatever.
Okay, let me answer the question you are silently screaming: Who is this guy?
Last year, in the Sally League at Hudson Valley, Martin - a RH outfielder - hit 12 HRs and batted .216, with 97 Ks and a .748 OPS. His Yankee ETA is - um - someday. But hey, a derby is a derby... unless it's a Durbin.
That's right. Caleb Durbin. In the Arizona Fall Star Game, played last night, Durbin - the 5'6" Altuvian infielder and current Yankee wind sock of hope - collected two hits and a SB. He is projected to soon become the all-time Arizona Fall League base-stealing champion, beating the immortal Rick Holifield. He is giving Brian Cashman important cover, as the Yankees watch Juan Soto toy with our hearts.
Here we are, lost in a November sandstorm of free agent speculation, still reeling from the world series meltdown, and steeling ourselves to be outbid on the one player who could make a difference... but we have a weekend of nothingness in Arizona. I mean, it could be worse. What if Martin came in second? What if Durbin breaks his wrist?
Either way, I gotta say it: We should prepare for the most depressing winter since 2014, when Joginson Cano - a-doncha know - left the building. Even if we keep Soto - which looks like a longshot - we're going to be facing a swiss cheese roster of holes. But, hey, the derby!
ED - However did you know that I often silently scream at 5AM on Sunday mornings?
ReplyDeleteYou're either a genius or you have my house bugged and monitored.
Either way - I'm quite impressed.
I expected cold comfort, but I didn't know it would still be partially frozen. Well, back to watching that exciting Giants game!
ReplyDeleteAnother Giants classic in the making. Down 10-0 with 7 minutes left in the first half. How they're fucking up when the Panthers have the worst run defense in the league is amazing.
ReplyDeleteDaboll is an idiot.
OMG...the Giants scored a touchdown!
ReplyDeleteAnd they once again find yet another way to lose.
ReplyDeleteWorse org than the Yankees. Talk about bad ownership/management !
DeleteGil wins ROY. Me, I could care less.
ReplyDeleteIt's Brian's world. We're just living in it. When is pitchers and catchers this year?
ReplyDeleteNepo Baby Sports—the NY brand!
ReplyDeleteI don't know that much about football. But as I recall, the whole reason for the Jets getting Aaron Rodgers was because that was all they needed to top off their great defense. Yet every time I turn on a Jets game, the other team seems to be cutting through their defense like a warm knife through butter.
ReplyDeleteGarret left his home in Tucson, Arizona
ReplyDeleteFor some California grass