Comments on: Brian Cashman talks about being overruled on the Soriano deal

By: uyf1950

uyf1950 — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:44:19 +0000

Actually you’re right about the fact the because this happened in NY it is the point but not for the reason some of you seem to believe. It’s an issue simply because it is the NY Yankees and virtually everything that happens with the Yankees is blown out of proportion. Leaving the “other 29 GM’s” out of this for a moment. Anyone who thinks this is the first time Cashman has been overruled in one of his decisions concerning a a player is fooling themselves. It’s happened before under the “Boss” and it’s happened under the “New Sheriff’s” as I like to refer to them as…and it will happen in the future. It’s ONLY an issue because outsiders want to make it an issue but in reality it’s a non issue as far as the operation of this club goes.

By: Panda Claus

Panda Claus — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:43:18 +0000

I hear a lot of rationalizing by Yanks fans here. Despite whether this happens to the other 29 GMs or not is somewhat immaterial. That it happened in NY again with this team, as larryhockett brought up, is entirely the point.

Now about the picture, if there was one available of him crying and slurring over a mug of beer, ala Jerry Jones, that would be a better one to use.

By: florida76

florida76 — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:56:32 +0000

Payroll alone doesn’t guarantee championships, but everyone knows it’s a major factor behind the Yankees titles since 1996. The huge advantage in revenue plays a role in player development and international player signings as well. Had there been a salary cap like we have in our national pastime(football), no way do the Yanks win as many titles. They would have lost players to other clubs, even the Twins would have likely won a title.

By: Jeremy T

Jeremy T — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:43:46 +0000

They wouldn’t be able to use the same methods that they use in NY, but that doesn’t mean they couldn’t survive. They have the resources, so they use the resources. They obviously wouldn’t be able to win every single year with a $60 million dollar payroll, but I don’t see how that really means anything…

By: uyf1950

uyf1950 — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:48:52 +0000

People want to make more out of this then there is. Anyone that honestly believes there is one singles GM on a baseball team that hasn’t been overruled by ownership at varies times during their career is fooling themselves. It’s a fact of life.

By: bigharold

bigharold — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:45:23 +0000

“Craig, do you have any other photo of Cashman? One wherein he doesn’t look like a judge just awarded his ex-wife the house, the kids, the dogs, 80% of his salary and the boat?”

That would support the narrative. It’s not enough that there be a picture of Cashman, .. it has to be a picture of a forlorn Cashman. Frankly, this is not a big deal. If the owners decided to throw money a problem that’s fine. If it works great, .. if not it’s not like they can hold Cashman responsible.

All the back and forth over this is more than a bit over done. I’m not aware of a single instance, whether it be baseball or any other walk of life, where the owner didn’t have the final say. It’s not like the Yankee don’t have the money or Cashman was blind sided being overruled. This is a lot about nothing.

By: Kevin S.

Kevin S. — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:10:00 +0000

Brian won in the battle against George. George likes winners. Therefore, George liked Brian for winning against him.

By: phukyouk

phukyouk — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:48:08 +0000

you lost me….

By: yankeesfanlen

yankeesfanlen — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:17:40 +0000

George liked winners.

By: yankeesfanlen

yankeesfanlen — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:17:00 +0000

More likely “Alas and alack”. Get over it, he knows that’s why he’s getting the big bucks.

By: WhenMattStairsIsKing

WhenMattStairsIsKing — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:58:45 +0000

It’s an entertaining “Woe’s me” photo, it’s generally pretty funny.

By: WhenMattStairsIsKing

WhenMattStairsIsKing — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:54:32 +0000

Brian had no reason to BS the press – everyone knew Soriano’s a Yankee because of those above him. But if I were ownership, I’d have let Brian just say he changed his mind or something, instead of making him look like he got entirely overruled.

By: phukyouk

phukyouk — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:54:18 +0000

and did you forget that a few yrs ago he and George got into it and Brian ended up winning? yea…

By: Old Gator

Old Gator — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:48:25 +0000

Craig, do you have any other photo of Cashman? One wherein he doesn't look like a judge just awarded his ex-wife the house, the kids, the dogs, 80% of his salary and the boat?

By: yankeesfanlen

yankeesfanlen — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:24:17 +0000

Does everyone forget that Cashman worked directly for George Steinbrenner for umpteen years?

Move on, nothing to see here.

By: sdelmonte

sdelmonte — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:23:31 +0000

I’m still surprised that Brian would admit this. Points for honesty, maybe, but not for tact.

At the same time, if I’m the owner of a club with an established GM with Cashman’s skills and instincts, I listen to him every time. So I don’t really get how the Steinbrothers chose to ignore him this time.

By: yankeesfanlen

yankeesfanlen — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:22:28 +0000

Didn’t know they were moving. Are the Metropolitans THAT all-encompassing in the baseball realm?

By: larryhockett

larryhockett — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:09:50 +0000

This deal in and of itself does not bankrupt the Yankees or make Cashman an ineffective leader but the precedent it sets is downright destructive. After all these years, we have learned that payroll alone does not make championships. There has to be planning and well coordinated strategy. If the Steinbrenners have forgotten that lesson already then they should read up a little on Yankees history, 1979-1995.

By: phukyouk

phukyouk — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:01:32 +0000

and i will be hitting Bodog to see the over/under on how long till Hank/Hal run the team in the ground. if its 6 yrs ill take the under.

P.S. i am very happy about the soriano deal but overruling your GM is not a good idea… unless his name is Omar Minaya

By: smokehouse56

smokehouse56 — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:54:38 +0000

Could the Yankees survive outside of NY city? Not in a million years.