YANKEE DRAMA COULD SIGNAL JAPANESE SENSATION TO LOOK ELSEWHERE

Source: Robert Sabo for the NY Post

Casey said it simply yesterday in CASHMAN JUST ALIENATED EVERY FREE AGENT PLAYER!...

"...you think Cashman and the Yankees have a shot with Cody Bellinger now? How about Yoshinobu Yamamoto?"

But the chatter was already getting loud.  The drama, the name-calling, the failure to own mistakes, blaming players, silly, trivial sound bites are all hurting the chances that the Yankees can actually contend on the free agent market. The Yankees need some key fixtures to be able to even field a team that could potentially gel and win ball games. But now that Brian Cashman called out Giancarlo Stanton, labeling him as injury-prone in a recent sound bite, all is likely dead for free agents even looking in the direction of the Bronx. 

"One of the biggest free agents on the market this offseason is Japanese sensation Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The star pitcher is expected to be posted from his team in Japan soon and then can begin negotiating with MLB clubs," reported FanSided. But what's interesting here is that Joel Wolfe, who happens to be Stanton's agent is also representing Yamamoto. Nice move, Brian. Way to poison the opportunity to go for the 25-year-old pitcher who is only going to talk to big market teams like Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. 

As quoted by The Athletic, Joel Wolfe responded to Cashman's quote about Stanton's likeliness of getting injured again with this statement" “I read the context of the entire interview. I think it’s a good reminder for all free agents considering signing in New York both foreign and domestic that to play for that team you’ve got to be made of Teflon, both mentally and physically because you can never let your guard down even in the offseason.”

Look we all know that the weight of wearing pinstripes is heavy. But the reality is, it is a choice to come play here in New York if you are a free agent looking to make some money and be a part of what used to be vintage franchise. But lately, honestly, the Yankee are like a set of antique silverware that need to be polished. And with the ability to use some of the other kinds of cutlery out there, including disposable, who needs to be bothered with investing in the time and effort in polishing what is seemingly relics. 

Here's an interesting perspective by ESPN's Jake Asman, "Were Cashman's comments about Stanton calculated to try and get Stanton to waive his no trade clause if Yankees found a team to take him (they would have to eat some of the money) or am I giving Cashman too much credit and he's just completely lashing out again?" 

I can't begin to rant enough about the Yankees on the field, but this off the field nonsense is really just extra. Admit your mistakes. Don't blame players. Don't blame fans and the media. Blame yourself. Because the problem exists within the organization, and it begins with the front office. Brian Cashman is irrelevant. And his tactics are making the Yankees appear obsolete. And now with this new nonsense, the Dodgers will likely be on the winning side of the Yamamoto signing, while the Yankees just keep running in the hamster wheel, with nowhere else to go. 

--Suzie Pinstripe
BYB Senior Managing Editor
Twitter: @suzieprof