Slow and steady wins the race
December 29, 2008, 1:15 pmThe following is Dave Eiland speaking about his two new arms, CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett. From Pete Caldera (The Record):
“We’re going to be careful with them and make sure they peak April 6, not March 20,” Eiland said, referring to opening day. “We’ve already got a plan in place.”
Eiland didn’t divulge the details of that plan, but the cautious approach is no surprise given the Yankees’ $243.5 million investment in the two starters.
Last year, A.J. Burnett injured himself just before spring training by accidentally closing his car door on his index finger (he had to wear an artificial nail and couldn’t throw his curve for 2 weeks). Hopefully the Yankees’ plan includes a chaperone and some bubble wrap (or a limo driver who will actually open the door for Burnett).
LOL about Burnett. I think they all should have chaperones. The Yankees need to protect their investments at all costs!
Ha, seriously. I read this and thought of the movie Final Destination. I think they’ll do whatever is necessary to keep these boy healthy (from freak accidents and stupidity, in particular).