Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Cashman Becoming the GM the Yankees Need

Next elite in out of the Yankee bullpen? Or biggest bust of the
off-season?
       The Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman is turning into the GM the Yankees really need at this point. Cashman has been known as the GM who has really taken advantage of the Yankees budget, and given away large contracts like candy. But since the 2014 trade-deadline Cashman has really become a good GM with all the moves that he has made, such as acquiring players Martin Prado, Brandon McCarthy, and now most recently Justin Wilson. Not to mention the signings of many of top 2014 international prospects.
       The move to acquire Justin Wilson from the Pirates was one of the best moves he can make this off-season, while getting rid of injury-prone catcher Francisco Cervelli. Now don't get me wrong, I like Cervelli, however it was nice to get rid of a catcher that has only played 112 since 2011. Not to mention he was also apart of the Bio-genesis scandal in 2013 to which he was suspended 50 games.
       Justin Wilson is a giant question mark though. After coming off a terrible 2014 season, but showing elite potential in 2013 he could either be a huge upside in the bullpen, or one of the worst 2014-2015 off-season moves for the Yankees. It was also nice to be able to get another lefty reliever in the bullpen to counteract against the short right field porch.  

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