Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac back with your final Sports Report of the week! Giants Vs. Jets! Kobe Bryant news! And more! But first!
We were wondering if the Yankees could win TWO games in a row…and they could not. The Yankees lost to the Nationals…6 to 5…despite Aaron Judge slugging his 28th home run of the year. So, the Yankees failed to win back-to-back games and dropped to 61 and 66 for this disastrous season. They’ve lost 10 of their last 11 games.
Listen…and it’s not beating a dead horse if the horse is still alive…I ask again…why does general manager Brian Cashman still have a job directing the baseball direction of this once-proud organization? This is Cashman’s roster…it is his responsibility.
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 11: General Manager Brian Cashman of the New York Yankees talks with the media before a MLB baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on September 11, 2015 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Think about the Josh Donaldson trade. It has recently been revealed that Donaldson was looked at as “toxic” by his Twins teammates before the Yankees traded for him…even though Cashman was aware that Donaldson was disliked! Then, he comes to the Yankees…and is a BUST. On the field and in the locker room. Awful.
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 18: Josh Donaldson #28 of the New York Yankees takes off his helmet after grounding out to end the sixth inning of game two of a doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on June 18, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
Think Aaron Hicks. Brian Cashman gave this journeyman a contract a seven-year deal worth $70 million. In the last five seasons with the Yankees…Hicks hit .235, .194, .216, and .188…with 12, 6, 4, 8, and 1 home runs respectively in each year. Does that sound like a $70 million man to you?
Think Joey Gallo. Gallo was historically bad for the Yankees. With the Yankees, Gallo hit .160 in 2021 and .159 in 2022 before finally getting traded to the L.A. Dodgers due to fan outcry. He is now on the Twins. Why did Cashman go for this guy? Who on Earth was asking for Gallo to be on the Yankees? It’s another example of Cashman thinking he’s outsmarted the game.
The bottom line is that a win here and a win there will not save this miserable Yankee season. The team is in last place and ten games out of the third and final, American League, Wild Card spot. If the Yankees fail to make the postseason…Hal Steinbrenner needs to step up and clean house…and it starts with Brian Cashman! Send a message, Hal…do it NOW! Let the loyal Yankee fanbase that this terrible year is totally unacceptable and get Cashman outta here already! I’m Davey Mac…that’s my two cents!
Mets Vs. Angels Tonight
The Mets and Phillies were off. This evening the Mets take on the Angels at Citi Field. The Mets come into the game at 59 and 69.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 02: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets hits a home-run during the eighth inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field on July 02, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Phillies Play Cardinals
The Phillies play the Cardinals in Philadelphia. The Phillies are 69 and 58 for the season.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 15: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a home run against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning in game four of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 15, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
A's One Step Closer To Vegas
More baseball news. The Oakland A’s have submitted all of the required documents and paperwork to Major League Baseball to move to Las Vegas. One final step remains: the MLB owners must approve. If they do, the A’s will be in Sin City!
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 13: Oakland Athletics fans display signs during a reverse boycott game against the Tampa Bay Rays at RingCentral Coliseum on June 13, 2023 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Brandon Vallance/Getty Images)
Eagles Lose To Colts
Football. The Eagles lost to the Colts in preseason…27 to 13.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 20: Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts runs past C.J. Gardner-Johnson #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles while scoring a touchdown during the first quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Giants Vs. Jets On Saturday At MetLife
Meanwhile, the Giants and Jets are getting ready for a big preseason game tomorrow evening at MetLife Stadium. New Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will get the start. And it looks like Daniel Jones will get the start as well. Kickoff time is 6 PM. Let’s play some football!
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 19: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets throws the ball during warmups before the first half of a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on August 19, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Giants Trade For Defensive Back
The Giants have traded for the Arizona Cardinals’ 2020 first-round pick, defensive back Isaiah Simmons. Simmons was drafted eighth overall in 2020 out of Clemson. The Giants gave up a seventh-round draft pick to get him.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 12: Isaiah Simmons #9 of the Arizona Cardinals intercepts a pass by Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots during the first quarter of the game at State Farm Stadium on December 12, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
Kobe To Be Honored With Statue
A Kobe Bryant statue will be unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena on February 8th, 2024. The date is a significant one because Kobe wore the numbers 8 and 24 for the Lakers…and his daughter Gigi wore #2 for her basketball team. Kobe will join fellow Lakers superstars like Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal and more who have gotten their own statues outside the arena.
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 02: (Editors Note: Image has been converted to black and white) Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Verizon Center on December 2, 2015 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Giannis Won't Re-Sign With Bucks If They're Not Serious
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo said he does not plan to sign a contract extension with Milwaukee until he’s confident that the organization will continue to compete for an NBA championship. Do you know what this means? Get Giannis on the Knicks! Either him or Joel Embiid! Please!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 19: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrates the win of game seven of the Eastern Conference second round at Barclays Center on June 19, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 115-111 in overtime to win the series. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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