Yankees allow 24-hours of unprecedented access to war room

10:10 a.m.

“Yeah, hi Bill. No, they’re still thinking about it. Oh yeah, if we decide to trade Gleyber or Frazier, we’ll let you know.

Yes, I agree, you should definitely stick close by the phone. I am sure they’ll cave on this one anytime. Oh, yeah, sure, okay by Billy.”

11:46

“Yo, Andy, I loved your column. I mean, what insight: if we want to win, we have to beat the other teams that want to win. That’s good stuff. What, do they pay you by the word?

Oh, you actually don’t get paid until you give them a column, any old column. Well, at least it wasn’t some completely lame attempt at humor. The next so-called sports writer who tries to be funny in a column is going to be shown the Bronx by Bobby Bo.

1:23 p.m.

“Oh, hey, Billy. You. Again. Que pasa, amigo?

You want to check in and be clear you’re asking for either Frazier or Torres, but not both? Yeah, well, we, we kinda figured that one out on our own. But thanks for clarifying.

Oh, yes, that makes the offer a lot better.

Yeah, still no.”