Cano, Marte damaged goods

Back cover Newsday, 3/14/09 From Newsday's account, Joe Girardi is shocked Cano left the Yankees without revealing he was injured, without receiving treatment, and then playing every inning of every WBC game he was in.

• (3/13/09, AP): "Cano has tightness in the back of his right shoulder. He has felt it all spring training

• but didn't think it was serious.

• Marte has tightness in the left side of his chest, which he thinks stems from weightlifting."

Flashback from 2006 WBC for Damaso Marte, 3/15/06: (MLB.com): Marte leaves 2006 WBC with injured shoulder.

• Marte after round 1 win over Team Australia in 2006. ap photo

(It would be shocking if Cano had been an honest and conscientious employee instead of in effect stealing from his employer and unfortunate fans. His reputation precedes him). sm

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