http://www.sbnation.com/users/flconticello Posts made by flconticello on SB Nation http://www.pinstripealley.com/2008/5/5/472927/the-front-office-is-hopele flconticello Mon, 05 May 2008 15:00:06 -0000 <p>I just don't understand what they are doing.&nbsp; They tell us all off-season that we as fans need to be patient with the development of young pitchers then they pull Ian Kennedy from the rotation and roster at the first sign of trouble.&nbsp; If you look at his last 2 starts he really only had one bad inning in each and really wasn't helped at all by his defense.&nbsp; They are telling him to throw strikes and guys like Bobby Abreau (who is an aweful outfielder) and Damon are misjudging balls all over the lot.&nbsp; It' s not like he's giving up gofer balls ...he's yet to let one leave the park.&nbsp;</p> <p>Someone please tell me the #1 ace pitcher who in their rookie year was dominant......times up... there aren't any.&nbsp;</p> <p>The problem with the yankee front office is that they are too influenced by the media. They hear that these guys should be sent down...low an behold they are sent down.&nbsp;</p> <p>They hear that Jaba should remain in the bullpen where his talents are wasted...he's staying in the bullpen....</p> <p>A little advice....make a plan, grow a backbone and stick with the plan!</p>