Hank Speaks (Surprised?) On Girardi & Cashman
May 20, 2008, 10:50 amTyler Kepner (NY Times) brings us a piece on Hank Steinbrenner’s feelings pertaining to Joe Girardi’s job, thus far, as the Yankee skipper. Steinbrenner seems to sympathize with Girardi’s misfortunes this season, saying that he’s been doing what he can with what he’s got. In addition, Hank speaks on Brian Cashman and seems to be supportive of his tenure, stating that, as of now, he would like to keep Cashman as the GM after the season is over. However, he also states that it’s really up to Cashman if he wants to return and even if he does want to return, it has yet to be determined if that will actually occur.
I used to think Cashman was a lock to return to the club after the season, but now, after every Hank Steinbrenner interview, I’m really not so sure anymore. Every Hank quotable seems to work against that notion, in some way, and we’ll see how Cashman reacts come season’s end.
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On Cashman, I really don’t know. He doesn’t have a good record with pitching, but the minor leagues have been rebuilt under his watch. Could the Yanks somehow keep Cash in charge of the minors and get a new GM?? I can’t really decide if they should keep him or not…but I’m leaning on getting rid of him.
I’m not too sure about it myself. Damon Oppenheimer has actually been the scouting director since 2005 and should be credited for picking up Joba Chamberlain and Ian Kennedy in the draft. However, the general direction of the Yankees, moving towards a youth movement as opposed to their veteran ways, can definitely be attributed to Brian Cashman. It’s a tough call. Cashman has made some smart moves, but I do agree that many of his biggest pitching decisions have been total busts, but some of those moves you have to wonder about. The Tampa offices could have forced Cashman to go out and get some of those guys.