![]() ![]() I confirmed recently with Cora that I had all the details in my notebook correct. In case you think this is gamesmanship offered by the Boston manager to build up the current third baseman as a way to dissuade the Yankees from signing Manny Machado, then know this: Cora told me the story during the ALCS. “I told him, ‘You’re a good player,’” Cora said. Though his team was just about to have the opportunity to clinch a series against its most heated foe, Boston’s manager decided to give a pep talk to New York’s third baseman. So Aaron Boone inserted the surer defense of Neil Walker, a choice made easier because the Red Sox were starting righty Rick Porcello at Yankee Stadium.Ĭora opted for kindness ahead of Rivalry. CC Sabathia was going for the Yankees, which, with his cutter, promised lots of grounders to third by righty hitters. The Red Sox manager figured Andujar was downcast over not starting. ![]() ![]() This was during Yankees batting practice before AL Division Series Game 4. LAS VEGAS - Alex Cora detected sadness in Miguel Andujar’s body language. Mets can look to rival Braves as role models in middling start History is in Brian Cashman's corner even if Yankees' frailty isn't More important than Anthony Volpe's Rookie of the Year case, it's clear he is cut out to play in New York The formula that has Rays on track for historic season - even if they cool down Mets may have best chance to get right after another week of weak baseball ![]()
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