No One Questioned Me, But Could Guardians Make a “long shot”? The arm of Deshaun Watson? — Terry Pluto
CLEVELAND, Ohio: Jimmy Cannon, a former sportswriter for New York, invented the “Nobody Asked Me, But…” note-taking format. I used to wear that style frequently since I enjoyed it. Let’s get started:
I wasn’t asked, but Terry Francona of Cleveland was the highest paid MLB manager, taking home $4.5 million a year, according to John Heyman of the New York Post. He was paid more than any other manager by Guardians, which was a smart move. I double checked with several sources, and Heyman’s claim on Francona is accurate.
I wasn’t asked, but… Craig Counsell is a trendy candidate for a free agent management position. At the end of the month, his $3.5 million deal with Milwaukee expires. He is authorised to speak with the Mets. Permission has also been granted for the Guardians to speak with Counsell.
I wasn’t asked, but The Guardians ought to pursue Counsell vigorously. Give him a deal similar to Francona’s. This season, he guided the Brewers to a 92-70 record. In five of the last six years with Milwaukee, he has made it to the playoffs. For nine years, he has been the Brewers’ manager. Though it’s possible that Counsell won’t sign with the Mets, given that they recently recruited former Brewers general manager David Stearns. The baseball community is aware of the catastrophe that is the Mets.
Nobody asked me, but … Counsell is from Wisconsin and Milwaukee is home to him. The Brewers want him back, but he hasn’t signed an extension. Cleveland being in the Midwest with a smart front office competing in the Central Division should be attractive to him. That said, I was told by a top MLB source Counsell was “a long shot” to go to Cleveland. He’ll probably end up staying in Milwaukee.
I wasn’t asked, but Though I wasn’t planning on writing so much about the Guardians’ managerial hunt, I’m enthusiastic by Counsell’s potential. Many young coaches are being consulted by the Guardians. I’m sure one of them will make an excellent manager. But due of their lack of experience, it’s difficult to tell. Cleveland had a significant advantage over most teams on game day and in terms of team bonding thanks to Francona. Maybe Counsell can make the same move.
I wasn’t asked, but I glance over the roster linked to the Guardians position. Longtime MLB catcher Stephen Vogt announced his retirement in 2022. He was Seattle’s bullpen coach for the previous season. It has been reported that he possesses an enticing demeanour, innate leadership abilities, and an astute understanding of managing the entire game.
Nobody asked me, but … It’s a sense of relief for the Browns and Deshaun Watson to finally give a realistic account of the QB’s situation. I’ve been writing he’s been hurt for weeks. Anyone who has ever had any form of a rotator cuff injury knows it’s not a short-term injury when a person relies on the injured arm to work.
Nobody asked me, but … Watson is not even throwing now. He is not close to being ready to play. He said, “We have to go through the process again and rehab … get back with the docs and try to strengthen it as much as possible – getting the pain away and trying to get back on the field.”
I wasn’t asked, but. I’m still optimistic about the Browns’ season due of their special teams and defence. Although it would be great, the Browns do not need to sign Jacoby Brissett. Yes, they do need to replace P.J. Walker as the stop gap quarterback.
No one inquired, but… I hear people saying things like, “If Baker (Mayfield) could play with a broken shoulder, why can’t Watson?” Two things should be noted: a) Mayfield’s left (non-throwing) arm was his shoulder. Watson’s throwing arm is on his right. b) Given how horribly Mayfield performed, it was a horrible decision to play him hurt. I pleaded with the Browns to bench him in favour of Case Keenum in multiple columns so that Mayfield could heal. Following his injury in 2021, Mayfield shouldn’t have participated in games. Watson is currently in the same situation.
I wasn’t asked, but This week, Bobby “Bingo” Smith, 77, passed away. When Smith made a jump shot, I could close my eyes and hear veteran Cavs broadcaster Joe Tait exclaim, “BINGO!!!” Being an accurate long-range shooter, he would have been ideal for the NBA of today.
I wasn’t asked, but I’ve always believed Tait gave Smith the moniker “Bingo.” False; it goes back to his time at Tulsa, when the club had a different Bobby Smith. When the Cavs made their first playoff appearance in 1976, Bingo was the only original 1970–71 player still on the club.
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