FLAHERTY NEEDS TO BE A SERIOUS SIGNING BY THE YANKEES

The Yankees need to get serious about bringing Jack Flaherty to the Bronx in my opinion. Seriously, they missed out on him at the trade deadline because of some sketchy medical reports, and what happened? Flaherty went on to pitch just fine for the Dodgers, even starting two games against the Yankees in the World Series. That has to sting, and it bothers me. Now, with Flaherty hitting free agency, the Yankees have a chance to right that wrong—and they better not blow it this time.

Flaherty threw 162 innings in 2024, the most he’s managed in five years, while boasting a 5-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio. That’s not just solid; it’s exactly what the Yankees need. After a season where their rotation constantly felt like a game of musical chairs—except nobody wanted to sit down—it’s clear that adding a reliable starter is priority number one.

Yes, the Padres and Angels might be sniffing around too. Flaherty’s former manager in St. Louis, Mike Shildt, is now in San Diego, and the two reportedly still have a good relationship, but the Padres are stuck in NL West chaos, and the Angels? Well, they’re the Angels. They’d need a miracle to convince anyone they’re serious contenders. The Yankees, on the other hand, are built to win now, and Flaherty could be a huge part of that.

Let’s not forget how close Flaherty already came to wearing pinstripes. Back by the trade deadline, the Yankees reportedly had a deal lined up to acquire him from the Tigers, only to back out after reviewing his medicals. But guess what? Flaherty looked just fine down the stretch and into October. If the Yankees are still fretting about his health, they need to take a deep breath and remember that pitchers aren’t exactly made of titanium. Roll the dice, sign him, and reap the benefits.

Flaherty has shown he can handle the spotlight, and there’s no bigger stage than Yankee Stadium. He’s been through the highs and lows of a career already, battled injuries, and come out on the other side ready to compete. And let’s talk value. If Flaherty’s price tag stays under $100 million, this could be one of the better deals of the offseason. For a team like the Yankees that routinely tosses around big bucks, this feels like a no-brainer.

Yankees fans deserve a front office that learns from its mistakes. Flaherty slipping through their fingers once was bad enough. Letting it happen again would be unforgivable. If the Yankees want to stay serious about contending—and avoid another season of playoff heartbreak—they need to act fast.

Flaherty in pinstripes just makes sense. Yankees, make it happen. Don’t overthink this one.

BREAKING: PUPPET BOONE WILL RETURN AS YANKEES MANAGER!

 You can't make this shit up.

Aaron Boone will return to the New York Yankees as a lifeless leader. Why? That's anyone's guess. The way I see it, if you fire guys like Marcus Thames and Phil Nevin, who work for Boone, how the hell do you not fire the leader of the losers?  It is crystal clear to me that the Yankees want Boone there as a pawn, a puppet, a way to control the field and the game play. Nothing more. He isn't qualified.  

Anyway, ESPN writes:

"Aaron Boone, who has led the New York Yankees to the postseason in each of his four seasons in the Bronx, will return as manager on a new three-year deal with a club option for 2025, it was announced Tuesday.

"We have a person and manager in Aaron Boone who possesses the baseball acumen and widespread respect in our clubhouse to continue to guide us forward," Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said in a statement. "As a team and as an organization, we must grow, evolve and improve. We need to get better. Period.

"I know Aaron fully embraces our expectations of success, and I look forward to drawing on his intelligence, instincts and leadership in pursuit of our next World Series championship."

Blah, Blah, Blah. Let me tell you something... every year as manager of any team has expectations... and those expectations are to make it to the World Series and hopefully win it. Anything less, like what the Yankees have done is a failure. 

Yankee fans have waited too long to be disappointed again with the Yankees decision on manager.  And trust me, if a guy like Mike Shildt of the St. Louis Cardinals can right that ship and get a playoff berth after a 17 game winning streak and STILL get fired after 3 seasons with him at the helm, but the Yankees don't fire Boone, it is clear to me that the Cardinals front office cares more about winning than ticket sales.  Leadership is valuable and we have none.

Hal is misguided. He's lost just as bad as his under-performing, unqualified puppet manager Boone.

Yankee brass had a chance to change this team starting at the top. They did not. I just gave up my season tickets today.

Dumb. Dumb. Dumb.