IS FRANCISCO CERVELLI OUT OF A JOB?

People make mistakes. We all know that. Problem is with the Yankees there are certain mistakes you just can't make because of their great legacy and reputation. There is a mistake, and then there is just a lack of morality and integrity. Francisco Cervelli is in a lot of trouble here. Even if it is your opinion that this was just a mistake and not an integrity issue...there is one thing you may be overlooking here. Cervelli didn't just make one mistake.....he made two.

No one likes a cheater. Unfortunately, now Cervelli has that label forever attached to his name and  that is something he will just have to live with and accept. You can say that he made a bad choice and he is paying the price. However, he made two mistakes here. It's one thing to make the bad choice for his "quick fix" in the first place. You can read more about what he had to say about that HERE, however, after he was named one of the players under investigation he lied about having any involvement. We stood behind him here at BYB. As soon as the list was revealed we were quick to defend him because you are innocent until proven guilty. Some people agreed with our take on WHY I'M STANDING BEHIND FRANCISO CERVELLI and some did not. Now that Cervelli has finally come clean about his PEDS use, it could spell trouble for his future on this team.

Throughout his entire career, Cervelli says he has been fighting just to keep a job here. The Yankees had a disappointing season this year, but even when Cervelli missed time on the disabled list, the Yankees were able to use the duo of Chris Stewart and Austin Romine to man the catching position. Not to say that it was perfect, but it served its purpose. Now that the Yankees are in rebuilding mode, he may not be part of the future.

The Stewart / Romine combination may not have been the best but they didn't hurt the team either. Now that there is a more impressive free agent marker, Cervelli could be in trouble. I think his days here are numbered. If the Yankees weren't hurting so much without him, why bring him back? The offense was the problem this year. Sure the catchers weren't exactly pulling their rate but the roster as a whole was not. So here comes change....maybe.

The Yankees like veteran players, and a veteran catcher right now could be of great benefit. One name that stands out and is available is Brian McCann. He hasn't hit for average in awhile, but his power numbers are good and they could be a weapon at Yankee stadium. He has also been a fan favorite and has been named an All Star seven out of the nine years he's played. He has the experience and he can help a veteran team....which is something the Yankees need.

Then AJ Pierzynski is still out there. The Yankees supposedly considered him last season but it never happened. If the Yankees want some extra pop in the bat he is also a good option. He will hit for power, drive in RBIs, and also get a lot of extra base hits. If the Yankees could convince themselves to give him a shot with the pitching staff there could be a fit there.

I have a bad feeling for Cervelli. I have always been part of his cheering section, but after this Biogenesis scandal with teammate Alex Rodriguez is finally ruled on the damage may be done already. Has Cervelli's reputation cost him a job? Possibly. At this point, the Yankees are considering making changes....and his bad decisions may have helped decide his fate.





--Jeana Bellezza, BYB Senior Writer and Editor
Twitter: @NyPrincessJ


  
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