For all of those who remember the constant optimism Brian Cashman spilled over first baseman Greg Bird, the Yankees general manager just waved his magic wand and blew up the first base position with no regard for any life.
In a swift move, Cashman designated Greg Bird for assignment, likely to the pits of infield hell. We may never see the once-promising lefty bat again at the professional level in Pinstripes. You have probably deciphered the sarcasm of the title (a slight on Cashman for always instilling faith in Bird).
Yankees: A little background on Greg Bird
The 27-year-old first baseman debuted in the Bronx in 2015, hitting .