The New York Yankees are navigating through one of their gloomiest seasons in over a decade, with the fingers pointed at subpar roster assembly and less-than-stellar acquisitions. At the center of this maelstrom is General Manager Brian Cashman, the man with the most direct influence over these transactional decisions.
Hal Steinbrenner Intervenes at the Trade Deadline
Here’s the straightforward reality: Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner had to intervene at the trade deadline to prevent the team from digging an even deeper hole for itself. Cashman was already in talks with other general managers, considering prospective deals.