Cashman Speaks!

But, he’s not talking about Torre’s book. More so, it’s about his half-billion dollar babies that he picked up this winter and General Joe. Via Dom Amore -

It will be nearly a year before Brian Cashman can say if he really did “win the winter,” as the big acquisitions he has made for the Yankees seem to indicate. Among the many things to ponder: How long will it take CC Sabathia, Mark Teixeira and A.J. Burnett to adapt to New York.

“We have to take the heat off them as much as possible,” Cashman said, “and make sure they understand that how the team does will determine success or failure. It’s a new environment for them, the first year will be a transition period for them, some growing pains associated with it. The players who were with the Yankees already will have to step up and help them.”

Similarly, Cashman says manager Joe Girardi will profit from having a year in New York under his belt.

“He did a fantastic job managing the games,” Cashman said, “one area that needs to get better is his relationship with the media. In another market, that’s not even an issue. It didn’t help him that the guy he followed was so successful with that.”

“We’ve won the winter,” Cashman told the crowd, “but that doesn’t mean you’re going to win the summer when it counts. … When you win it’s because of [George Steinbrenner's] money; when you lose it’s your fault, and the truth is somewhere in between.”

…When you win it’s because of [George Steinbrenner's] money; when you lose it’s your fault, and the truth is somewhere in between…

Cash’s skin is getting thinner by the day, huh? And, this, from him, while he’s also busy saying that his high-priced imports deserve a buddy-pass in their first year and his manager needs to improve his ability to deal with the media. Well, since it’s Cash’s anniversary, I guess he can say what he wants today, huh?

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