WHY YOU CAN'T BLAME CASH

Yes, we are in Spring Training and we don't have the rotation we want. You know Cashman hasn't settled, don't you? He's Brian Cashman, the best in the business. As long as we've known this guy, he's never settled. Late surprises and crazy moves come when we least expect it and this winter is no different. Why? How do I know... Because he's been in the mix for years. Think of it this way, every decent Free Agent he could gather, he's gathered. Minor League deals. Yes, a smart move. Now we have them competing with the youngsters, a competitive setting to kick each other's butt. It makes it more competitive and brings the best out of a pitcher.

Meanwhile, back in Yankeeland, Cashman's working the phones. Frank Russo of New York's Baseball Digest suggests that there are targets we don't even know about.

Tim Hudson: Hudson had a great season for the Braves last year on his long road back. He was 17-9 with a 2.83 ERA. The problem is, the Braves don't want to unload him, they like him and what he's provided.

Hiroki Kuroda: The Dodgers have him but are unwilling to part. Or, let's just say nothing really came of it. Last year he was 11-13 with a 3.39 ERA.

Mark Buehrle: My favorite choice. Buehrle would accept a trade to the right team, according to and you know Cashman won't pass up this lefthander. The big question is for who. I wrote about Buehrle back in December in posted like WHY THERE'S NO JOY IN MUDVILLE and WHY I'M IN A NEW YORK STATE OF MIND. He's a smart choice, a great pitcher. The problem is at what cost and for what prospects? While it's a hard position to be in, we'd get back on this investment for sure.

If you need to blame anyone for the Yankees shortcomings this winter, it's becoming clearer and clearer to me that it has nothing to do with Brian Cashman. He may not have given us what we need, but it's not for lack of trying. Back our GM ladies and gentlemen, let him work the phone, flick his magic wand and maybe, just maybe well see something happen. After all, I've been suggesting a February Surprise could happen, maybe it will.

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