New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman is an absolute ninja when it comes to unearthing and cultivating talent. Yes, the organization has nearly limitless revenue generating resources but Cashman still makes shrewd moves without blindly throwing good money after bad. From David Justice to Andrew McCutchen, the deadline deals have hit the mark. Yet, the one bugaboo has been acquiring an ace starting pitcher.
During the dynasty years, the rotation was essentially set by the time Cashman assumed full-time GM duties in 1998. Granted aces don’t grow on trees but Cashman’s trade deadline track record suggests more “stuff guy” projects than bonafide aces.