2023-04-24 13:00:00
From Cananaea Reyes to Kevin Cash
My admired Kevin: I tell you today, those who will have told you thousands of times in the three weeks to date of the season…: “congratulations”.
As a veteran manager that I was in the Mexican League, I understand how much joy there is in every victory. But yours, in the Major Leagues and at the start of the season, has been tremendous. You left for yesterday’s game Sunday with your Rays winning more than anyone, with 18-3 and from home club you are undefeated, 12-0.
As a manager, you are very young, at 45, which is good for this long-suffering baseball of 2023. And since you are a native of Tampa, it has been a multiple success that they have chosen you to head the roster of the house.
I know you’re used to glory, because in 2020 and 2021 you were honored with the American League Manager of the Year title, but I’m also clear that successes are only fond memories, they don’t count among today’s numbers. That is, you have to win on the day you live, even when you enjoy the glories achieved.
So, I hope you beat the White Sox yesterday Sunday and that you beat the Astros today as well.
Something bad about baseball is that, that yesterday’s victory does not count for today. But the good thing is that the previous defeat has nothing to do with how much you achieve on the date you are living.
Of course, your team is playing very well. I heard how deeply you coached your roster this year on the so-called “little plays.” And now it is said out there, “things ARE WORKING OUT for the Rays”, which is a mistake; because it must be stressed, “the Rays DO things right”.
The teams I led in Mexico “did things right 1,685 times” and the opponents did it 1,329 times. I would have considerably increased those numbers, but I died very young, at 54 years of age, which is why I have been in this Hereafter that you call beyond, since November 1991.
And always pending baseball, which is why I am mortified by the detail that if I wish you a victory, I have to wish another manager a defeat. I would like to be able to wish them both victory.
Amigo Cash: You were a catcher, and catchers are known to make good managers. It is your case.
Plus, the Rays have always been a feisty team. Nice combination, right?
I say goodbye, as you already know, wishing you the best in this world and intense happiness with your wife, Émily and your three heirs… A hug from your friend… Cana.
Thanks to life that has given me so much, even a reader like you.
#letter #arrives