I think Cash gave him the green light based on the score and where they were in the game. The player, the score, the shift, the pitcher....everything aligned. Doubt we'll see that again.
I've been saying to give Espy a shot, but for his glove. I'm not convinced that 2021 Espinal isn't a mirage at the plate. A guy like him, a punch and judy hitter, could hit .195 next year. High risk, moderate reward, #9 hitter.
I think Phil Nevin is secretly on the Bosox payroll:
https://empiresportsmedia.com/new-york-yankees/yankees-third-base-coach-takes-the-blame-for-sending-urshela-home-in-key-play-there-is-no-excuse/
Weekday game at 2pm maximizes viewership? What are you thinking? Why can't chisox/astros game 2 be on Saturday at 2pm? Or do people not work in your world? What about Astros/chisox fans in school? Does mlb want to grow the game with younger viewers?
The only people watching tv at 2pm eastern on a weekday are lonely housewives watching soap operas.
The remember when Montoyo thread can go on for a while.
Remember when Montoyo brought in Richards in a game where we were leading 8 to 0? Then the next day brought in Soria in a two run game.