Also, in the novel Michael says that he seems to be the only one who can get close enough to Sollozzo. Sonny states that Sollozzo has Michael down as faggy, so Sollozzo he won't be expecting danger from Michael. Tom asks the capos if they've got a real special hitman to do the job to which they reply "nobody that Sollozzo wouldn't know." Tom asks about somebody special who hasn't made his reputation yet. Tessio replies that that would be like bringing a guy up from the minors to pitch the World Series.