Alexis in Ottawa, Ontario asks…
Why is Cito Gaston the manager for one year?
Answer: The higher ups
Sixty-five year old Cito Gaston, arguably the worst field manager in Major League Baseball, is entering his final season in the Blue Jays’ dugout. The obvious question must therefore be asked. Why not replace him this year?
The answer reeks of meddling from the higher ups, particularly president Paul Beeston. Frankly, it does not fit the rebuilding mold of general manager Alex Anthopoulos.
Beeston and Gaston have a history. The two won a couple World Series rings together in 1992 and ’93.
2010 should be an ugly year for Toronto. As such, leaving Gaston, a local hero, at the helm makes business sense.
Dwyane Wade had a tremendous week. The Miami Heat’s superstar averaged 33.3 points, 12 assists, and 5 rebounds per game. He shot to a 49.3 field goal percentage and a 35.7 clip from behind the three-point line. The twenty-eight year old recorded three double-doubles in as many games and Heat victories. For the season, Wade is averaging 26.4 points per game, fifth in the National Basketball Association. He is also fifth in steals, 1.83 SPG. Wade was named the Eastern Conference player of the week.
"“I’m excited that for the first time this season I was able to earn Player of the Week honors,” he told Miami Heat.com, “but I’m more excited by the fact our team played well and captured three wins during the week.”