The guy I was excited for was Austin Jackson, the heir apparent to Bernie. There was no need to trade him, because combined with Gardner, would have been 2/3rds of an inexpensive, but speedy OF- and a much cheaper option than Ellsbury. But alas, Cashman is in love with HR's and wanted the 4 years of 8 figure salaries for Granderson, at the expense of 7 cost controlled years of Jackson.

Holding out hope for Banuelos, but that's about it.


You shit-kicking, stinky, horse-manure-smelling motherfucker you! If you ever get out of line over there again, I'll smash your fucking head so hard you won't be able to get that cowboy hat on. You hear me? Fucking hick. -Nicky (Casino)