Drop It Like It’s Hot

Steve at WasWatching is wondering when the Yankees will sever their ties with Jason Giambi, especially since there doesn’t seem to be a marked improvement in the cards for the aging first baseman. I too wonder why the Yankees don’t just cut the guy. The Tigers, Indians and Mariners have all trimmed the fat in the past few days, ridding themselves of the unproductive hitters that have essentially burdened their lineups.

Of course, none of those guys came with a $23 million price tag.

But, when will the Yankees decide to the do the right thing that is best for the entire team? That is the ultimate question. Instead of catering to one player’s needs and desires, or trying to avoid embarrassment by cutting a $23-million player, the Yankees need to acknowledge that this situation simply has not worked for the club and it will not work later. They need to step it up and say goodbye to Jason Giambi.