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Cashman Rebuts Jeter, A‑Rod as Yankees Face 16‑Season Title Drought

The GM denied front-office control over in-game moves, relaying Hal Steinbrenner's frustration following the ALDS exit.

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FILE - New York Yankees' owner Hal Steinbrenner attends a news conference at Yankee Stadium Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in New York. Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner credits new clubhouse technology with helping New York get off to an AL-best 33-17 start, is pleased Juan Soto has bonded with teammates and fans and is confident his team can return to the playoffs after a one-year absence. Our injuries have been below average as opposed to way above average, which we’ve had at least two of the last five years,” Steinbrenner said Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the Major League Baseball owners' meetings. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
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Overview

  • The Yankees were ousted by the Blue Jays in the ALDS, extending their championship dry spell to 16 seasons, the franchise’s second-longest since 1913.
  • Brian Cashman said on WFAN and to reporters that he has never picked the lineup or dictated pitching decisions, rejecting Derek Jeter’s on-air suggestion.
  • Cashman said he phoned Jeter, who told him he had no inside knowledge, and he dismissed Alex Rodriguez’s critique of the team’s roster construction.
  • Owner Hal Steinbrenner skipped the season postmortem session, with Cashman saying Steinbrenner is frustrated and intent on another title.
  • Cashman offered a strong endorsement of manager Aaron Boone and indicated the club expects to maintain its overall approach and non-playing personnel into next season.