The New York Yankees last claimed victory in the World Series in 2009 and have since experienced a 14-year dry spell.
Brain Cashman (Image via Fox News)
With Spring training approaching, MLB teams have already begun their preparations for the upcoming season. The General Manager of the New York Yankees has now issued a rallying cry to his team.
The Bronx Bombers faced a challenging season in 2023, with injuries to key players and inconsistent performances from several team members resulting in their absence from the postseason. Cashman is now urging the Yankees to improve and strive for the World Series championship in the 2024 season.
The Yankees hold the record for the most World Series titles in MLB history, with 27 championships to their name. However, they have not secured a victory since the 2009 season when they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies. Cashman is determined to end this drought. During an appearance on the Talkin’ Yanks podcast, the GM shared his aspirations for the team this year.
Cashman emphasizes that there are no excuses and declares, “The time is now” pic.twitter.com/8MOina2fDy
During the General Managers’ meeting in November 2023, the 56-year-old defended his team against criticism despite their disastrous performance. In that meeting, he even praised the members of the organization, stating that they are “exceedingly talented.”
As the New York Yankees look ahead to the 2024 season, they will have several players making their debut for the team. During the offseason, they have acquired some new players, including [player name]. However, Brian Cashman has now made a significant statement regarding the future of one of the Yankees’ superstars.
According to reports from [source], Cashman has stated that the newly signed [player name] is likely to become a free agent after the 2024 season. When discussing Soto’s status with the team, Cashman remarked, “It is highly probable that this will be a one-year situation. I foresee very few obstacles preventing him from reaching free agency.”
Regarding Juan Soto, Brian Cashman stated, “It is highly probable that this will be a one-year situation” before Soto becomes a free agent. “I foresee very few obstacles preventing him from reaching free agency.”
Soto joined the Yankees in December 2023 through a blockbuster trade with the San Diego Padres. The 2019 World Series champion left the Padres after signing with them in 2022 and made his way to New York.
Once his one-year contract with the team expires, the 25-year-old star will enter free agency if the Yankees do not initiate any extension negotiations with him. However, the team still has the opportunity to re-sign him during the following offseason, albeit at a significantly higher cost. It will be intriguing to see how his 2024 campaign unfolds with constant discussions about his contract looming over him.
According to the Source firstsportz.com