Report: Sabathia chooses Yankees, 6-year deal

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

yeah they do a great job.....

They do an awful job of running the baseball side. Despite having the biggest bankroll they run the team like a fantasy league team, stressing signing high priced stars who often have hit their peak already and ignore player development which is a far better way of building a good team.

You are right and its sad. When Steinbrenner got suspended for those years and the club was being run by stick and company, thats what sprouted the golden years for the yankees. Poor Cashman wants to do it again but the egos of Hal and Hank won't let him. So instead of letting a talented pitcher like Phil Hughes take his lumps, they would sooner give Big money to a guy like Burnett who will be dead money by the time that contract is up.

They have so much money that they could spend on scouting and player development that they could create a dynasty that would last a long time. They just cant take being mediocre for a year or two to get there.