A NAME LEAKED TO REPLACE CASHMAN AS GM HAS EVERYONE BUZZING!

Personally, it's hard NOT for me to get excited about that headline. Brian Cashman started with the Yankees back in 1986 as an intern and took over as General Manager in 1998. He's been around a LONG time and I think it's time for a change. So that headline, makes me curious and my mind starts to wander.

Cashman doesn't have an easy job, so I acknowledge that. It's probably a very thankless job at times, too especially from fans. I'm going to guess from the fan perspective, it's been thankless for a long time. I know I haven't been the biggest Cashman fan for a while now, I just think his approach hasn't helped the Yankees and we all know we haven't won in far too long.

So, this idea of new names being floated as his replacement is fascinating, check out Andy Martino's story on this HERE. Cashman is signed through the 2026 season, and Martino did ask him if Cashman was going to step aside after this current contract and Martino said "He shrugged and declined to respond." A few weeks later, Martino asked again and Cashman said he didn't know what would happen now or in the future and that he could always be let go during his current contract. A lot can happen between now and then, so it's true....I just don't think him being let go is as likely. I wouldn't be too disappointed if it did, though.

I do think the Yankees need to go a new direction. They need new life and strategy breathed into this team and I am done with Cashman's bad long term deals that never pan out and him shopping at the bargain bottom of the barrel for scraps. Someone else can help us get back on top and be champions again.

But who would be that someone? According to Martino, current Vice President of Player Development Kevin Reese is the favorite to succeed Cashman. Interestingly enough, Reese played for the Yankees briefly. He appeared in 12 games between the 2005 and 2006 seasons. It's not a name I was expecting BUT Martino "heard this from no fewer than five well-placed sources" because he has an extensive resume that the Yankees look for when it comes to baseball operations. He is also said to be highly respected by the Steinbrenner family according to multiple sources, and we know how that respect has benefitted Cashman over the years.

I do think the Yankees need to move on from Cashman. I wanted it to happen already, but as the saying goes.... all things must come to an end eventually. I just hope Cashman's end comes sooner rather than later.

--Jeana Bellezza-Ochoa

BYB Senior Managing Editor

Twitter: @nyprincessj