Hal Steinbrenner: Cashman Is Safe, Boone Is Not

Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here with a big-time Sports Report for ya! Preseason football in full swing this weekend!   Devils news!   Musk Vs. Zuckerberg!   And more!   But first!

According to sources familiar with the New York Yankee organization, Yankees principal owner Hal Steinbrenner will retain general manager Brian Cashman after the season.   But manager Aaron Boone's future is not so certain.   Sources are stating that Cashman will definitely be brought back next year.   But, especially if the Yankees miss the playoffs, Boone very well could get fired.

The Yankees are just 59 and 56 this year.   The team has simply underperformed.   There's no other way to look at it.   But is it all Boone's fault?

In my opinion, Brian Cashman has done an absolutely atrocious job at building this roster.   There is a lack of offense...on the New York Yankees?!   The Bronx Bombers?!   Where are the left-handed superstars that have great success in Yankee Stadium?!   Where is the killer lineup?!   WHERE, Cashman?!

Quite frankly, I believe Boone is being set up to be the fall guy should the Yankees miss the MLB Postseason.   Right now...they are on the outs looking in.   Boone might have some responsibility...but really...Cashman is the one to blame...along with Steinbrenner himself.  I'm Davey Mac...that's my two cents!   Now let's get to the Scoreboard!

The Phillies beat the Nationals…6 to 2.   Trea Turner, J.T. Realmuto, and Nick Castellanos each hit home runs in the game for the Phillies…who improve to 64 and 52 for the season.

The Yankees and Mets were off yesterday.   Tonight the Yankees take on the Marlins in Miami.   The Yanks come in at 59 and 56.

The Mets play the Braves at Citi Field.   The Mets are 52 and 62 for the year.

Football.   Tonight the Giants play their first preseason game as the G-Men take on the Lions in Detroit.   Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, and the rest are back!

Meanwhile, the Eagles play their first preseason game on Saturday when they face the Ravens in Baltimore at seven o’clock.

The Jets play their second preseason game on Saturday when they go against the Panthers in Carolina.

Basketball.   The Knicks will be dealing with Giannis on Christmas and not Santa.   That’s because it was announced yesterday that the Knicks will face the Milwaukee Bucks and their megastar Giannis Antetokounmpo on Christmas Day this year.   Pretty cool.

Hockey.   Devils defenseman Kevin Bahl signed a two-year, $2.1 million contract this week.  Bahl was a restricted free agent after coming off his three-year, entry-level contract.   Bahl had eight points (two goals, six assists) and 35 penalty minutes in 42 games last season with New Jersey.

Fighting.   Elon Musk might not fight Mark Zuckerberg at all.  Earlier this week, he said he might need surgery before any fight could happen . . . and now he's suggesting they just talk it out.  Someone proposed it to him on X.  The guy said Elon and Mark should do a cage match DEBATE on, quote, "How to build an amazing future."   Elon said that sounded like, quote, "a good idea too."   BOOOOOOOO!   Get in the Octagon and fight, Musk!    Let's go!

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Let the countdown to the NFL season begin. The 2023 season kicks off with what promises to be one of the hottest games of the season. The reigning Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, will go up against one of the most buzzed-about teams in the NFL right now, the Detroit Lions. The game takes place on Thursday, Sept. 7. Are you ready? I'm so beyond ready. One of the key components of a winning football team, of course, is the quarterback. Throughout the years, a handful of quarterbacks have become household names. Think Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. So, who are the best NFL quarterbacks for the 2023 season? Here are my picks.

Honestly, No. 1 shouldn't be a surprise. I won't say his name here, but you'll see it at the end of this list. I don't think anyone would argue that this young man isn't the best quarterback in the league right now. Maybe a few think he's overrated, but his numbers say something else. But, picking the rest of these quarterbacks wasn't easy. I could have gone with all the usual suspects, but I really wanted to do some research and game-watching and pick the 12 quarterbacks that I think are the strongest in 2023, instead of the typical favorites. That said, I still included some names that just couldn't be ignored. I mean, you can't make a list like this and leave someone like Jalen Hurts off.

The 2023 season should be exciting. I think we will see some surprises, which is always fun. So, who are the best NFL quarterbacks for the 2023 season? Read on for my picks. Also, I'm a sports podcaster and host a podcast about the Detroit Lions called "The Squad with Anne Erickson." Find my podcast here and reach out to me on socials here with your NFL thoughts.

I'm starting this list off with some controversy. Some might scratch their heads at me picking a quarterback from a team that's been struggling as much as the Chicago Bears for the No. 12 best NFL quarterbacks for 2023. But, I think Justin Fields is going to surprise people this season. He's a MVP-level player, and if he can get teammates with the right chemistry, this team could surprise people.

It's a coincidence that I'm including another NFL North quarterback right after Justin Fields, but here we are. Kirk Cousins has been a solid quarterback for the Vikings for years. He's a vet at this point and led the team to many victories last season. That said, Minnesota Vikings fans are waiting patiently for a playoff run.

Dak Prescott may not be fireworks all the time, but he's a super solid quarterback. He's led the Dallas Cowboys to plenty of victories, and although he's had his ups and downs, most agree that this will be a good year for Prescott and the Cowboys.

When Matthew Stafford departed the Lions in 2021, fans had a mixed reaction. Some were ready for him to be gone, while others feared that his replacement will bring more losses. But, Jared Goff came on the scene, and in 2022, boy, did he deliver. He had some of the NFL's best stats towards the end of last season.

The Cleveland Browns are one of the hottest teams int he NFL right now, and fans are betting on Deshaun Watson to get them over that hump. He had that suspension, but on the field, he's invaluable.

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Los Angeles Rams got their Super Bowl victory, and now maybe it's time for some love for the Los Angeles Chargers. Justin Herbert is leading the Chargers to victories, and he's known for having a very reliable arm and game.

Despite having injuries for a few years, Lamar Jackson, when he's healthy, is one of the best quarterbacks in the league right now. He's got something special on the field, and if he can stay healthy and consistent, then he can be unstoppable for the Baltimore Ravens.

The Buffalo Bills are favorites to make a run for the Super Bowl this year, and Josh Allen is a bit part of that. He's super reliable and has one of the best arms in the league. He's one of those guys who's just all-around talented.

Here's another controversial pick, perhaps, on my part. Some think that Aaron Rodgers' time has come and gone. But, he's still one of the strongest quarterbacks in the NFL. Now, he's super motivated, too, being with a totally new team, the New York Jets. Also, the Jets are stacked, so this will be a difficult team to beat.

Joe Burrow's stats are among the best in the league. The Cincinnati Bengals are lucky to have him at the helm, and many think this could be the team to beat this year, thanks to Burrow.

Jalen Hurts has the brawns and talent to win a championship. He stays in tip-top shape, making it very difficult to see him ever having to struggle with major injuries. He also has a strong will to fight and win, which is kind of an intangible quality that comes in very useful.

Surprise! Not. Of course this isn't a a surprise. Patrick Mahomes has led the Kansas City Chiefs to not just one but two Super Bowl wins over the past few years. Many think he'll lead them to another Super Bowl win this season. He's young but plays with the maturity of an older player. It would have been difficult to put anyone else at No. 1 on this list of the best NFL quarterbacks for the 2023 season.