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Robbie Cano: The Time is Now to Step Up

I've been riffling through cyberspace reading a fair share of blogs, posts, emails suggesting Robbie Cano has been dogging it like Manny did during his last few weeks in Boston.

While I completely disagree with that, there is little question Robbie isn't leaving it all on the field, and it not only concerns me, it pisses me off.

The play in Cali with the game on the line was just the latest example. Then during last night's game in Minnesota, Robbie cracked a liner to center and didn't break out of the box, but rather admired his effort before trotting down the line. Michael Kay nearly busted a brain vein calling out Cano for his lack of effort.

What is going on with Robbie? I can recall more than a few examples of him "jaking it" and I'm wondering when the Yankees brass is going to take some action. Where's Jeter? Where's Girardi stepping in and benching the star like Charlie Manuel did with Jimmy Rollins, or the way Upton was benched by Tampa for not running out a grounder.

Hustle is the easiest part of this great game, and it's not too much to ask of these millionaires playing a kids game. That's why I find Jeter and Girardi's lack of response so puzzling. Jeter has been up 7,878 times, and never once have I seen him jog down to first after hitting the ball. Jeter is the embodiment of what a baseball player should be. He's everything a Yankee should be, and he should be holding younger players accountable when they aren't hustling or respecting the game the way they should.

It's past time for Cano to step up and play the game the way it's meant to be played, and it's past time for Jeter and Girardi to make this an issue.

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let me go on record saying that corban joseph is the second baseman of the future for the new york yankees

by geno227 on Aug 12, 2008 5:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm feeling lazy today

so I’m not up to a Google.
Who?

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Aug 12, 2008 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was their #4 pick in June

Joseph was drafted out of high school, so it would be a few years before he sniffs the big leagues.

Good bat, okay defense.

by anaconda on Aug 12, 2008 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Somehow

we’re going to have to pry Larry Bowa away from the Dodgers next year. That’d get Cano straightened out, which would have a salutary effect on Melky.

Not to mention that Bobby Meacham is the Worst. Third Base Coach. Ever.

by DocBrown82 on Aug 12, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Certainly true

But the only reason Bowa went to the Dodgers is his loyalty for Torre or he would’ve ended up in Seattle.

In my opinion, if it takes Bowa to get Cano to think straight and play hard – maybe the Yanks should solve that problem by trading him to the Dodgers.

by anaconda on Aug 12, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Robbie needs to go

Maybe we can get some arms for him.

by runbrettrun on Aug 12, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's not just Cano

it’s time for some serious wholesale changes with this club.

by detroit yankee on Aug 12, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know about "wholesale" changes

Changes for certain, but not at a loss. I’d be willing to part with Cano if we got something stellar in return. I really think bringing Bowa back into the fold would light a fire under Cano. Without him, he seems lost, and I don’t know if he has the desire or ability to fight his way through it on his own.

"Baseball is the background music of my life." -George Will

by Ronster22 on Aug 14, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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