The Yankees’ general manager, Brian Cashman, is on the news again! While the Yankees are trying to become a powerhouse of great players, they are still behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in terms of spending. Now, Cashman, when asked about losing Paul Skenes, has taken a hilarious dig mentioning not losing enough games to get him on board. Think that makes sense?

Well, Paul Skenes has been a special talent that the Yankees failed to sign into the team. He has been one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball, going 11-3 with a 1.96 earned run average, pitching 133.0 innings, and making 170 strikeouts too. While not signing him means a major opportunity lost by the Yankees, Cashman’s statement indicates trying to get him into the team.

Brian Cashman’s joking stance indicates Yankees’ pursuit of Paul Skenes

The New York Yankees have managed to get a whole lot of talent in their team; however, they missed on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitcher, Paul Skenes. The talented Rookie of the Year has left a lasting impression in MLB in just 23 games that he played, raising speculations of a Yankees-Skenes union. However, when asked about Skenes on February 15 in the SNY TV, Brian Cashman said, “Jim Hendry (Yankees special assistant) saw him in the draft and told him he’s the best starter he’s seen amateur-wise in 10-20 years. Unfortunately, we didn’t lose enough games to be in a position to pull that one.”

Cashman mentioned that Jim Hendry, the Yankees’ special assistant, was watching Paul Skenes, who thought he was one of the best starting pitchers but was not fortunate enough to lose enough games and get him to join the team. Jokes apart, Cashman spilled some more beans as well! He has heaped praise for Hendry; however, it seems like his focus never got diverted from Skenes. As for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Bob Nutting’s unwillingness to spend would eventually result in Paul Skenes’ exit sooner or later, which the Yankees should be hoping for in the future.

The Yankees have made some great additions in their lineup

Right after coming off the World Series loss against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the New York Yankees have been quite active the offseason. While they missed out on Paul Skenes, Brian Cashman’s moves cannot be ignored, where he picked up DJ LeMahieu, who had a.204 average in 2024, 26 RBIs, 41 hits, and two home runs. The main reason for not going aggressively for Paul Skenes is the presence of multiple pitchers like Max Fried, Gerrit Cole, and Carlos Rodon, to name a few, who can form the five-man rotation. But that’s not all!

The Yankees have added some big players like the closer Devin Williams, outfielder Cody Bellinger, and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, which makes them a powerhouse to reckon with. However, a major disappointment comes in the form of losing out on Juan Soto, who signed with the New York Mets. While the fans hope to see a rotation featuring the big players along with Paul Skenes, it’s too early to say something to dream about. 

What do you think of the Yankees’ moves, and do you think that they can get Paul Skenes in the future or will it remain a dream? Let us know in the comment below.