Maybe its the stress of the Jeter negotiations. Maybe its the pressure to add a front-line starter to the rotation. Maybe its just a side of Brian Cashman we’ve never seen. Whatever “it” is, the uncertainty and oddness of the off-season has taken another wacky turn, with news today that the Bombers’ GM will rappell down a building in an elf costume.
The Stamford Downtown Special Services District has announced Cashman will join this year’s Heights and Lights event as a celebrity guest elf, accompanying Santa Claus on a 22-floor rappel down the Landmark Building.
“Brian Cashman will be there with smiles and his Yankee jacket, rappelling,” said Sandy Goldstein, director of the DSSD.
This of course means that Cashman will cover more ground vertically than Jeter did horizontally during 2010. I’m sure Cashman will point that out to Casey Close the next time they speak.
“Santa Claus is rarely unaccompanied in his acrobatic 350-foot descent down the side of the Landmark Building, a Stamford tradition. While the man in red is often escorted by the Grinch and Rudolph, this is the first time a member of the Yankees franchise is to take the plunge.”
Acrobatic? Brian Cashman? Its not like we’ve seen him deftly floating across the stage on “Dancing with the (Free Agent) Stars”. Also, if they wanted the Grinch, I’m sure Cashman could have arranged for Hank Steinbrenner to be there. As for Rudolph . . . no, you can’t come, Mr. Giuliani.
“Santa and Cashman will kick off the holiday season in Stamford Sunday, when they step off the Landmark building’s ledge at 4:30 p.m. Music performed by local students and a fireworks display will accompany the rappel.”
Please G-d, keep the fireworks display away from the rappelling Cashman. If we’re going to lose our primary “rosterfarian” (they don’t eat shellfish or pork, but have been known to eat a free agent contract bust or two), let it be through the usual excuses like incompetence, paranoia or inappropriate office behavior.
“This is going to be a surprise for all,” Goldstein said. “Will he be an elf in Yankee clothing or a Yankee in elf clothing? You’ve got to come Sunday night to find out.”
Does it matter? Its going to be Brian Cashman . . . as an elf . . . rappelling down a 22-story building!
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"This of course means that Cashman will cover more ground vertically than Jeter did horizontally during 2010. "
Hey-yo!
Though I'm not sure. jeter did get married this year. . .
Hank has reportedly said he supports "don't ask, don't rappell"
"Smiles"? Brian Cashman?
I just love this mental image. It's keeping me warm and dry on a cold dank day.
Hahaha, rosterfarian... A player whose game often leaves you with feelings of dred.
So much shtick!
I figure this means they've reached an agreement on the contract.
Close: Jeter says he will sign for the $45M if, but only if, you agree to rappel down a building dressed as an elf.
Cash: {sigh} Okay, it's a deal.
[2] Speaking of which, the Pentagon's report came out today and, well, if they don't repeal that idiotic rule now, then the country is truly in the hands of the grossly irrational.
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I figure this means they’ve reached an agreement on the contract.
Close: Jeter says he will sign for the $45M if, but only if, you agree to rappel down a building dressed as an elf.
Cash: {sigh} Okay, it’s a deal.
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LOL .... too bad Boss George isn't around anymore, that would make a great Visa commercial.
[7] they should still totally make that a commercial. just use the footage from the event and have jeter say to cash, "OK, OK i'm in. but you need to do something for me first." Cashman gives quizzical look to jetes. cut to elf.
I was born and bred in Stamford. My Mother, may she rest in peace, was born in Stamford in 1911. I went to Franklin School, Dolan Junior High School, and The King School. My Mother took manners lessons from Mrs. Ferguson. My Aunt Kay took care of either Mrs. Yale or Mrs. Town. She served as a the Chief Nurse of the Emergency Room at Stamford Hospital and was one of the first nurses to go to Pearl Harbor after the attack. I knew Sam Miller, the Franklins, Sai Wu, Andy's Gristedes, Goody's, the Avon Theatre and who knows who else. Andy Robustelli had a sporting goods store and a camp we all went to. In fact, both Bobby V and Senator Lieberman lived there during my childhood. I live in VT, but I miss my childhoood home. Jackie Robinson lived there and rode the train with my Father, who coached little league. And, I love sid queskin and his who family who brought Jackie to Stamford and helped me after my father died. Peter Golebock lived in Stamford.
This be a new Stamford. I am happy that Cash is more human that I had given him credit for.
[9] Thanks for sharing the memories. Having walked around Stamford (and I've played baseball @ Cubeta) I can tell there was a lot of new construction going on, courtesy of urban renewal, I'm sure.
Why does this post make me think of Prince Fielder?
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