Today Yankees GM Brian Cashman made commenta that he didn't think the 3 year, $35 million dollar deal for reliever Rafeal Soriano was a good move for the franchise. He wet as far as to try to separate himself from the deal saying, "I didnt recommend [the deal]" and that he himself wasn't apart of the final negotiations to acquire the pitcher. When I first heard of this deal I myself was rather skeptical, $12million for an 8th inning set-up man seems a little pricy. Keep in mind that Soriano will make more money then established cogs like Josh Beckett, Jimmy Rollins, and World Series MVP Cole Hamels. Oh and just in case you were wondering Soriano, 31, has 1 all-star appearance, 88 saves in 9 MLB seasons and 9.00 ERA in the Postseason.
This is an interesting development because as GM Brian Cashman is the man whose job it is to fill the roster and make roster decisons. Clearly higher powers are at work, however when aren't they in the Yankees organization. This is the last year of Cashman's contract so one has to wonder if his authority is slipping. Certainly Hal Steinbrenner is familiar with the way his father did business, taking full control in roster decisions even when they go against front office management. After missing out on prize free agents such as Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford, and Cliff Lee the Yankees really seem to be reaching on this one. And Cashman knows it.
Yankees are gonna suck ass. How can you spend that much money and have no starting pitching. Yes they do have one fat guy thats pretty good , but it won't be long until his arm blows out. Too many high inning outings at a young age.
ReplyDeleteThe rich get richer or in the Yankees case, the rich get dumber , spend stupidly, and come in second. It's a good thing they have an above average bullpen because they are going to need it.