SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman spent much of his hourlong media availability on Tuesday vehemently pushing back against some of the backlash directed toward the organization in the wake of an 82-win season, frequently defending the team's decision-making process and the various people involved with it.
"I'm proud of our people, and I'm proud of our process," Cashman said from the site of the General Managers' Meetings on Tuesday afternoon. "Doesn't mean we're firing on all cylinders, doesn't mean we're the best in class, but I think we're pretty f---ing good, personally.