1. How has New York Yankee infielder Robinson Cano changed the way he responds to the media from when he was first hired by the Yankees?

2. What is the difference between the media Yankee players encounter in the minor league vs. the major league?

3. How many regular reporters are assigned to the Yankees vs. their rivals the Mets and the Boston Red Sox?

4. How do you think a reporter's view of a player affects the type of press the player gets?

5. How does Yankees management prepare players for the media environment they will encounter in New York? Be specific.

6. What do you think of the Yankee management practice of considering how a prospective player will deal with the media scrutiny they will face as a Yankee? (Do you think it is good for the player/good for the team to consider that question when deciding on whether to hire a player?) Explain your answer.

7. a) What do you think about the idea of giving professional athletes training on how to deal with the media? Explain your answer.
b) Ask a parent the same question.

8. The Yankees management want their players to present a certain image to fans. Aside from the financial benefits to the team, why should a team want to portray a positive image to the public through the media?