SU has gotten hold of the Brian Cashman interview guide using back channels.  As we know, they have placed a priority on being able to communicate with younger players and in effectively dealing with the media.  Here are some of the questions he is asking of the managerial candidates:

Gary Sanchez has just allowed his 23rd passed ball of the season and it’s only late April.  What do you say to him? (Select from below):

• “That’s ok, as long as you hit home runs, no worries.”
• “That’s ok, the Yankees now feature and emphasize a kinder and gentler place to work.  Let’s go out for a beer and I will give you a big hug to feel better.”
• “Please see me in my office.  And bring your interpreter as I don’t speak Spanish.”

Dellin Betances has just walked the first 3 batters of the inning in a save situation with a 1-run lead.  Do you leave him in? (Select from below):

• “Yes, he needs to build his confidence and it’s a long season.”
• “What?  Are you kidding?  I have a 2-year contract and every game is important.  In fact, I take him out after the first walk of the inning.”
• “You walk to the mound and give him a big hug.  Of course, you can only reach his waist but it’s the thought that counts.  It’s not only about winning at the Yankees.”

Chris Carter has just struck out for 12th time in a row.  While you had nothing to do with us bringing him back again in 2018, we have shown you the sabremetrics on Carter and how you need to give him his at bats (unlike what Joe Girardi did in 2017).  What do you do? (Select from below):

• “I keep him in the line up as I just know he will get hot and hit back to back meaningless home runs at some point during the season and because the GM told me to do so.”
• “I keep him in the line up as I only have a 2-year contract and I work at the pleasure of the GM.”
• “I give Chris a big hug and show him on tape how the entire defense is playing on the left side of the diamond including the first baseman.  Then I do a 2-minute tutorial on bunting.  Then we hug again.”

You are facing the media after a tough loss vs. the Red Sox.  You left Chapman in the game even though it was clear he didn’t have it but you were worried that taking him out would hurt his confidence, self-esteem and the number of his Twitter followers.  Joel Sherman of the New York Post second guesses the move in the post-game new conference.  What do you say?  (Select from below):

• “Chappie is my guy.  He is the closer.  He has been there before.”
• “What?  Did you want me to bring in Betances and have him walk the entire stadium?”
• “It’s a long season and I have been studying the analytics on Chapman.  We are committed to this approach.  And I serve at the pleasure of the GM.”

SU is still waiting for the A-Rod interview.  There is still time!

After watching the LA Clippers last night, it is abundantly clear to SU that nepotism is not a good thing in the NBA (or the White House as we all know but we won’t go there).  Austin Rivers plays the point for Coach Doc Rivers and it’s awful.  Meanwhile, Trey Burke is tearing it up for the Westchester Knicks and surely, and I mean surely, is a better point guard than some of the guys playing around the NBA today.  SU stumbled across this site on the Westchester Knicks web site for Trey Burke highlights from every game.  I mean – this is great!  He had 27 points, 9 assists last night but that is pretty much his average game.  Note to Doc: check this out.

http://gleague.nba.com/player/trey-burke/

Michigan – Ohio State this Saturday.  Michigan is down to its 3rd string QB.  Could be ugly.  But I am moving into college hoops mode now so this will speed the transition.