Kevin Cash has been named to his second All-Star game, this time by AL Manager A.J. Hinch of the Houston Astros. Perhaps no one is more deserving of recognition in Tampa Bay than him.
Known for his wry sense of humor, Cash has already quipped that he was added due to his extended bullpen management experience, but as with all jokes it’s funny because there is a hint of truth. And to that end, Hinch agreed:
“He’s done a tremendous job,” Hinch said of Cash. “I joked with him he’s got a ton of experience handling nine pitchers a game, so that’s a point in his favor when it comes to inviting another manager.