Things have not gone the Yankees' way so far this season, and George Steinbrenner announced today that General Manager Brian Cashman's future with the club may hinge on the outcome of this season.
Shortly thereafter, Steinbrenner also suggested that if New York's season doesn't turn around, bat boy #99, a.k.a. "Glenn," may be out of work.
"When we brought him here, number 99 was the pimple-covered face of our clubhouse," Steinbrenner said. "Now, we can barely get him to hustle out to grab a foul ball to the backstop."
Given Glenn's $500,000 salary this season, which is significantly higher than the league minimum for players, Steinbrenner said it might be prudent to try to find a trading partner to ease the strain on the salary cap.
The other, more ominous option, entails an investigation into Glenn's past, when it is believed he may have taken performance enhancing drugs. Players and coaches on Glenn's former team, the Marlins, reported record times in bringing replacement bats to hitters.
Glenn's performance raised eyebrows even then, but the Yankees were undissuaded in their desire to sign him to a long-term deal.
But with the season in turmoil -- and foul balls waiting up to three, even four seconds before Glenn can reach them -- the Yankees may look to void Glenn's deal and end his rocky tenure in New York.
Glenn's mom said he was at choir practice and therefore unavailable for comment.
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