At the beginning of the 2019 offseason, New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman made it known that he would approach the winter hot-stove months with caution. He wanted to stay away from pricey players and take a more cost-efficient, savvy route.
How did Yankees’ Cashman follow up those statements?
The Yankees’ pursuit of Manny Machado seemed like a market play, driving up his price-tag and quietly making back-end deals to secure quality veterans that could help a young team build upon the success they enjoyed in 2018. Players like Troy Tulowitzki and DJ LeMahieu fit the bill perfectly.