Yankees’ struggles linked to Brian Cashman’s ironclad Job, mutiny in Bronx bleachers brewing
- July 25, 2024
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Follow UsThe New York Yankees, a franchise steeped in history and success, are enduring a particularly rough patch, and their fans have had enough. Over the past two months almost, the team’s performance has been woeful, most recently highlighted by a two-game sweep at the hands of the New York Mets – the first time since 2013 that the Yankees have been swept 4-0 in the season by their crosstown rivals. As the team struggles on the field immensely, the finger-pointing off the field has intensified, with General Manager Brian Cashman and Manager Aaron Boone (both of whose jobs are practically ironclad under Hal Steinbrenner), squarely in the crosshairs. The sentiment among the Yankees faithful is palpable, and a particularly fiery Reddit thread has encapsulated the growing frustration and calls for drastic changes.
Yankees fans demand accountability – Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone need to go?
For Yankees fans, the current state of affairs is nothing short of unacceptable. The team’s recent performance has been lackluster, save for the heroic efforts of Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. Yet, even with their star power, the Yankees have floundered, and the sweep by the Mets is just the latest in a series of disappointments. Despite being second in the AL East and leading the wild card race, thanks in part to Baltimore’s struggles, the Yankees are far from meeting their lofty expectations.
The Reddit thread, which has gained significant traction, is a testament to the fans’ frustration. Barstool Sports’ Tommy Smokes kicked things off with a scathing critique: “In a sane organization, this loss could actually be a good thing for the Yankees. Boone would be fired. Maybe Cashman too. Changes would be made. But the Yankees are not a sane organization and will continue to fail while telling themselves they’re right and everyone else is wrong.”
This sentiment resonated deeply, with comments echoing the need for accountability. User interwebzdotnet summed up the feeling of many: “The Yankees are just a poorly run family business coasting on long past success. It never works out well. Fuck you Hal.” Another fan, Odd-Entry2557, voiced the common call for managerial change: “Hal will give Boone a new 4-year deal after this year. Hal is the problem, folks. Cash shoulda been gone after ’08.”
The notion that drastic changes are necessary isn’t just a fleeting thought; it’s a deeply held belief among the fanbase. They long for the days when George Steinbrenner’s impulsive, yet effective, management style would shake things up. The idea is that even if players are more to blame, firing Brian Cashman and Boone would set a precedent and potentially rejuvenate the team.
Brian Cashman, the Yankees’ General Manager since 1998, has seen it all. From the highs of World Series championships to the lows of recent seasons, his tenure has been long and storied. However, many fans believe his time should have ended long ago. As Deathstroke317 put it bluntly, “He should have been gone after ’04, don’t know how he survived that with George of all people.”
The frustration with Brian Cashman’s tenure is not just about the recent performance but also about missed opportunities and perceived mismanagement. The Yankees’ inability to field a consistently competitive team despite having one of the highest payrolls in baseball is a sore point. Comments like those from renegade_yankee highlight this frustration: “This is what happens when you allow yourself to become too close to the people you work with. Hal considers Cashman a brother and doesn’t have the stomach to fire him even though it’s probably well overdue at this point.”
Aaron Boone, the Yankees’ Manager, also faces intense scrutiny. Hired in 2018, Boone was expected to be the next Joe Torre, guiding the team to glory with a calm and steady hand. However, his tenure has been marked by inconsistency and questionable decision-making. User MiddleStudy lamented, “I’ve lost track from the start of 2021 how many moments where I’ve thought Boone should’ve been fired.”
The comparison to George Steinbrenner’s tenure is inevitable. Known for his fiery temperament and willingness to make bold moves, George’s approach is sorely missed by fans who see the current leadership as complacent and overly cautious. As ABearAndABook noted, “For all his MANY personal and professional faults (and let’s not gloss over those), GS was the rare owner who lived and died by his team’s success.”
Hal Steinbrenner, the current owner of the Yankees, is often viewed as the root of the problem. The perception is that Hal is more interested in the financial success of the team than in its on-field performance. User MisterTruth succinctly captured this sentiment: “You’re wrong. The business is doing great. The on-field product isn’t what matters to Hal.”
The frustration with Hal’s perceived inaction is compounded by the belief that his close relationship with Brian Cashman clouds his judgment. This notion is expressed by users like CertainDerision_33, who believes Cashman’s job is secure as long as he desires: “It’s not a normal GM-owner relationship anymore.”
As the trade deadline approaches, the pressure is mounting for the Yankees to make significant moves to improve their roster. However, there is widespread skepticism among fans that any meaningful changes will be made. User JimMcNultyKU expressed the prevailing pessimism: “Sure, they’re profitable, but at some point it has to come to a head. They’re profitable because of their success. The entire brand is built off of winning championships.”
The fear is that Hal’s complacency and loyalty to Brian Cashman will prevent the Yankees from making the necessary moves to return to their winning ways. The fans’ frustrations are further fueled by the belief that as long as the team remains profitable, there is little incentive for the ownership to prioritize winning.
The New York Yankees are at a pivotal moment. The team’s recent struggles have ignited a firestorm of criticism from fans who feel that the franchise is more concerned with profits than winning. The calls for the firing of Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone reflect a desire for accountability and a return to the days when winning was the ultimate priority. As the trade deadline approaches, the pressure on the Yankees’ management to make meaningful changes will only intensify. Ironically, there was a time not too long back when fans actually believed Brian Cashman did a decent job with the additions of Juan Soto, Alex Verdugo, and Marcus Stroman. In hindsight, he didn’t account for the significant underperformance of the entire lineup, barring Soto and Judge, and the importance of this year with rental Soto can’t be stressed on enough…
The sentiment among fans is clear: the status quo is unacceptable. Whether Hal Steinbrenner will heed these calls for change remains to be seen. How would George Steinbrenner have handled this situation? What do you think? Leave your comment below!
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4 thoughts on “Yankees’ struggles linked to Brian Cashman’s ironclad Job, mutiny in Bronx bleachers brewing”
To me, Boone has nothing to do with this mess. I am one of the crew who do not blame the manager when things are bad, not do I give him any credit for when things going good. This is all Brian Cashman’s mess. From player development strategy, player acquisition, coaches and coaching methods, the medical staff, and even Boone was picked in a vacuum.
What incentive does Cashman have for doing a good job? Seats are sold, they now are getting even more National TV money with all the different streaming deals, plus his job and authority on it has really not been questioned except for apparently Hal firing Dillon Lawson last year, but Lawson’s hand picked assists still here.
Cashman has to go . Hal Steinbrenner don’t have the Nut to get rid of Brian cashman
The rot starts at the top and flows all the way down to the manager and coaches. This on Hal and Cashman. They are selling us a newly painted very used car as new. If they make the playoffs, it will be a miracle at this point. I don’t see a WS anytime soon. Now it’s reported that Dominguez is on the table in a trade. A kid who’s ML ready, exciting, with the potential to be the next Soto. SMFH.
thr deep dive and analytics redo amounts to nothing more than lip service. the lack of hitting and out right refusal to promote the kids leafs the them rotting away. baseball has become a young man’s game and cash lives his washed up veterans