I don’t see this move as making
much sense:
…. Manager Bruce Bochy said Cabrera would not online canadian pharmacy be added to the postseason rost
er. The suspended outfielder was eligible to rejoin the club after the fifth postseason game if the Giants get that far.
“We’ve moved on and so we’re going to move forward without Melky,” Bochy said. “Melky understands.”
What?! How is Mota welcomed back after failing not one, but two drug tests, while Melky is being banished from the team? Melky is the better player, and the league has a simple and well-run system for dealing with players who fail drug tests. If they really didn’t consult with him at all, I’d say he’s got a real good chance to file a successful grievance. The Giants have already accepted Mota back into the fold two times. They have no grounds to suggest that Melky is any different from Mota, just another player who failed a drug test and paid his punishment.
Not to mention, this not only seems excessive; but it is certainly detrimental to the team’s chances at a title. Cabrera absolutely makes them a better team, regardless of all the bullshit hurt feelings. He was a legitimate MVP candidate at the moment he failed that test. Now, they’re telling the guy who was their first half MVP, the All Star game MVP…. really, the best hitter in the NL that they don’t care for his services?!
This is the classic example of biting your nose off to spite your face.
You provide me a good example. Thanks very much. I will keep on reading your blogs.
Meh, Mota is a bad comparison. Big difference between letting a long/middle relief guy back the fold when he pitches (for the most part) meaningless innings, and injecting a guy into the top of your lineup when he hasn’t seen MLB pitching for 2 months.
“Absolutely” makes them better? You’re sure of this? You’ve seen him hit and field after 50 days off? You’re willing to be down a player for the first two games of the first series? You’re willing to let a guy hit in a playoff situation that hasn’t faced a major league pitcher in a pressure situation in 2 months?
I’m not. I think the Giants made the right decision. There is very little room for error in the playoffs and bringing him back has a ton of possible downside and little upside. Seriuosly, what’s the chance he’s the same player? 5%? I wouldn’t risk it.
the way melky left the team, affected the entire team
this has less to do with peds and the fact that melky didnt even have the courage to talk to the venezuelan players, who considered him a very close friend
amazed you havent written an article on gagme’s new book….which the coward is only releasing in french
if what he says is true, i want the giants to erect a statue of bonds…post haste
I think you’re underestimating team chemistry. The teams record skyrocketed when melky was busted. Whether it was from anger at him for allegedly lying to the team amidst rumors of the failed tests weeks prior to it becoming official or from media sticking a fork in the team, either way they rallied. I read that he disappeared from the clubhouse without apologizing for his mistake and that would make for a rather large distraction at a time you need every man to be playing for the next. While I agree he makes the team better on paper I don’t think you mess with the chemistry we have going right now.
I don’t think Zito had a grievance claim when they left him off the roster. It’s a team decision. I do agree with the double-standard assessment of this situation, but I have worked with some very talented guys that I didn’t like and it can hurt productivity. You need to like and/or respect your teammates. I doubt very seriously that the Giants like or respect Cabrera right now.