Comments on: Yankees spend money to seed the farm

By: Lars

Lars — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:25:06 +0000

Matt Cohen

Did you forget about Carl Pavano?

By: Josh

Josh — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:04:58 +0000

Chris, man, I’m afraid to say (for your sake) McLovin is right, here’s a line from an article from the Star Ledger last year right after the draft…

“But yesterday, with GM Brian Cashman attending his first draft ever, the Yankees selected a player they feel confident they’ll be able to sign”

...see that, attending his first draft, all the quotes are from damon oppenheimer, not from cashman, because oppenheimer was the one who chose the picks. In fact, i remember an article quoting cashman as saying the picks, specifically of kennedy, was on oppenheimer (as in, he’ll be responsible if he doesnt pan out).

its true that toolsy high schoolers are never good, like phil hughes. look, its certainly true that college players are more of a sure thing, but when the yankees took one of the least polished players in the draft and gave him an MLB contract, i dont see how you can make that point.

By: Old Ranger

Old Ranger — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:49:21 +0000

Matthew Cohen;
You sound like a very bright young kid. When you grow up you will understand that one liners don’t refute or give any substance to a different opinion. The 10 HRs you were talking about were in starts. I was talking about the games out of the BP. Big difference. Now, see how easy that was. 27/08.

By: corsari

corsari — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:30:18 +0000

Since Cashman got full control the whole approach changed. And in my opinion Cashman does a great job. I always find it more exciting to see players like Cano, Wang, Hughes, Joba and others get a chance than to see one veteran after another shipped in.

I think Cashman doesn’t get enough credit for the things he does, because “the Yankees have such a large payroll, so it must be easy”. I for one would really hate to see Cashman leave after this season.

By: Brandon (Proud supporter of "Alex being Alex")

Brandon (Proud supporter of "Alex being Alex") — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:16:42 +0000

crap Pete way to reveal the secret

By: Hideki Balboni

Hideki Balboni — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:53:29 +0000

Cashman has done a very good job in improving the farm system. But the downside is that it has made him biased against trading away young players even when it makes sense to do so. Cashman was blind to the fact that the latest Santana offer (for Kennedy/Melky/and a prospect) was a great deal that the Yanks should have taken in a heartbeat.

By: Kill-Schill(ing)

Kill-Schill(ing) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:42:46 +0000

“No I’m Patrick Bateman.”

By: Matthew Cohen

Matthew Cohen — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:15:26 +0000

Old Ranger – dude get over yourself – you have no sense of humor.

Calling someone an ass is pretty uncalled for in any case. Especially in defense of one for the worst signings in Yankee history (for the money).

We all know that Kei Igawa can pitch to sub major league talents. If you check his stats at AAA, even in a short season of 68 innings, he gave up 10 dingers. Maybe even his low pitches are easy to hit out.

By: Patrick Bateman

Patrick Bateman — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:14:25 +0000

Not to mention Cashman decides to bash a Yankee hero at a Q&A with his new pal Theo Epstein. Get this guy out of here pronto. Not only is he a dolt with personnel, he’s also a PR nightmare.

By: Patrick Bateman

Patrick Bateman — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:13:16 +0000

Yeah Cashman has done a great job. He’s had the most money for payroll, biggest international scouting system, most money to throw around the draft, most money to throw at international amateur free agents, and what has it gotten the Yankees?

No #1 starter and early exits from the playoffs.

Have fun with another team in 2009 Cashman. A monkey could do the job you’ve done here with Damon Oppenheimer running the draft.