The Yankees offense is currently in shambles, and while some may point to injuries, Sal Licata is pointing to the man responsible for constructing a lineup that now has so many IL risks.
With that in mind, and despite recently signing a new four-year deal, Sal says it’s time to move on from Brian Cashman, even if Cashman would be highly coveted by another front office.
“‘If the Yankees move on from Brian Cashman, he wouldn’t have any problem finding a job elsewhere,’” Sal said. “Great! Let him find another job elsewhere. It may be time for a different vision.
“I do think Brian Cashman is a great baseball mind and a very good general manager. However, it’s not working here. It’s the same thing year after year.”
The Yankees’ absences aren’t helping their cause, but those absences aren’t anything new. Giancarlo Stanton, out six weeks with a hamstring strain, has battled lower body injuries since 2019, while an aging Josh Donaldson struggled badly last season. Cashman put trust in players that had previously burned him with their performances on the field, and Sal says injuries can’t be used as an excuse for Cashman.
“Look at this lineup,” Sal said. “Who brought in Josh Donaldson? Who thought IKF was worthy of being the starting shortstop last season? those are fireable offenses. Aaron Hicks is still on this team, and he still sucks. Luis Severino is always hurt. They sign Rodon, who is always hurt. Giancarlo Stanton, they made that trade, always hurt. This is an issue.
“Who brought the players in here? Everyone always wants to rip Aaron Boone. This isn’t Aaron Boone’s fault…who put this team together? It would be their fault.
“The Yankees aren’t a bad team. In a bad year, they win 90-plus games and make the playoffs. anybody would trade places for that sustained success. However, what they’ve done here in the past few years isn’t good enough.”
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