Mac Defends Benching Anthony Volpe and Critiques Brian Cashman
Mac Defends Benching Anthony Volpe and Critiques Brian Cashman  
Podcast: The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle
Published On: Thu Jul 09 2026
Description: Mac revisits a nostalgic 2008 radio segment featuring Johan Santana's shutout performance before engaging in a heated debate with callers about the Yankees. He argues that Anthony Volpe should be benched in favor of Jose Caballero due to prolonged offensive struggles. The discussion also critiques Brian Cashman’s roster construction, specifically comparing the Giancarlo Stanton trade to missed opportunities with Christian Yelich and Bryce Harper. 01:00 - Reliving Santana's 2008 Gem 07:07 - Case for Benching Volpe 12:22 - Cashman and Boone Accountability 17:28 - Evaluating the Stanton Trade