It’s Davey Mac here and we’ve got our usual action-packed Sports Report for ya! But first…I gotta tells ya…as a lifelong Yankees fan…I’ve got the queasy feeling that the Yanks are gonna blow it this offseason.
I think the baseball weasel Brian Cashman may indeed lose Aaron Judge to another team. The thought at one time was inconceivable to me. Now? It’s a very real possibility.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 20: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits his 60th home run of the season during the 9th inning of the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Yankee Stadium on September 20, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Cashman has proven that he has lost his touch. Look…a twenty-four-year career as the Yankees general manager is an amazing run. But it is simply time for a change.
Cashman’s nonsensical trades, terrible acquisitions, confusing maneuvers, and all-around poor performance has wasted the best years of Judge’s career. His awful trades (and terrible extensions) for the likes of Josh Donaldson, Frankie Montas, Aaron Hicks, JOEY GALLO, and more were all bad-to-terrible-to-the-worst trades ever.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 18: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during the New York Yankees press conference to introduce Gerrit Cole at Yankee Stadium on December 18, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Nor do I have any faith in Hal Steinbrenner. The guy just doesn’t seem to have what his father had…a fiery desire to win at all costs. Let’s be honest…the Yankees didn’t get to 27 championships and become, according to Forbes, the most valuable sports franchise in the world by playing it cheap.
But…besides the Gerrit Cole signing…Hal has not shown a propensity to open the wallet and spend the big bucks on superstars. As a result, owners and teams like the Mets, Padres, Dodgers, and more are passing him by.
NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 11: Managing general partner and co-chairperson Hal Steinbrenner of the New York Yankees looks on during a news conference introducing Masahiro Tanaka (not to the media on February 11, 2014 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
The fact that’s it even a possibility that the Yanks could blow this deal with Judge…a massively popular star with both the fans and his own teammates…shows you just how much of a mess the Yankees front office truly is.
It’s time for the Yankees to take their head out of the sand. This most recent collapse to the Houston Astros highlighted that the Yankees need a change. Cashman has to go. I’m Davey Mac. That’s my two cents.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 26: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees is greeted by his team after hitting a walk off tenth inning three run home run to win the game 6-3 against the Houston Astros during their game at Yankee Stadium on June 26, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Coming up on today’s Davey Mac Sports Report:
- Aaron Judge meets media
- Devils defeat Red Wings
- Rangers lose to Avs
- Flyers play Panthers tonight
- Knicks Vs. Hornets
- Nets Vs. Bucks
- Sixers Vs. Raptors
- Brittney Griner appeal denied
- Giants’ Gates returns
Judge Meets Media
Aaron Judge met with reporters and said that this season on the Yankees was very special and what’s next for his career now that he’s a free agent. Judge said, quote, “That’s all going to run through my agent. I haven’t even thought about the next step yet. But like I said, we’ve got time to figure it out.”
TAMPA, FL – FEBRUARY 21: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait during the New York Yankees photo day on February 21, 2018 at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Devils Beat Red Wings
The Devils crushed the Red Wings last night…6 to 2. The Devils’ Jesper Bratt had two goals and an assist as teammate Jack Hughes added a goal and an assist as well. The Devils improve to 4 and 3.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – Jesper Bratt #63 of the New Jersey Devils (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Rangers Lose To Avs
The Rangers lost to the Avalanche…3 to 2. Ranger goalie Igor Shesterkin had 42 saves in the loss.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 25: Evan Rodrigues #9 of the Colorado Avalanche takes a shot on Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers during a shootout at Madison Square Garden on October 25, 2022 in New York City. The Avalanche won 3-2 in a shootout. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Flyers Face Panthers
The Flyers were off. They next play on Thursday when they face the Panthers.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 04: Gritty the mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers reacts during the 2022 NHL Mascot Showdown at T-Mobile Arena on February 04, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Knicks Vs. Hornets
The Knicks, Nets, and Sixers were all inactive last night. This evening the Knicks take on the Hornets at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are looking to get to 3 and 1 for the season.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 24: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the fourth quarter of the game against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
Nets Vs. Bucks
The Nets go against the Bucks in Milwaukee as the Nets look to improve to 2 and 2.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 21: Kevin Durant #7 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets look on during the first half against the Toronto Raptors at Barclays Center on October 21, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Sixers Vs. Raptors
The Sixers play the Raptors in Toronto. The Sixers are currently 1 and 3.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 24: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Wells Fargo Center on October 24, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Griner Loses Appeal
A Russian court rejected Brittney Griner’s appeal of her 9-year sentence. U.S. officials have said that they are hoping that Russia will eventually send the WNBA star home in a prisoner swap.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 06: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury during the first half in Game Four of the 2021 WNBA semifinals at Footprint Center on October 06, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Giants' OL Gates To Return
Giants offensive lineman Nick Gates has been added to the G-Men’s active roster as the 26-year-old looks to come back after a gruesome injury. Gates broke his leg in multiple places last year in Week 2 and has been out ever since. In 2020, he was the starting center.
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 16: Nick Gates #65 of the New York Giants reacts following an injury during the first quarter against the Washington Football Team at FedExField on September 16, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
That's Today's Davey Mac Sports Report!
Have a great day!
