Everyone expects the New York Yankees to be at the top because of their success in the past century. Struggling badly in the 2023 season, the playoff battle is moving towards an end before the expected timeline. Much of it has happened because of injuries, inconsistent players, and suspensions. Because of it, the fans have accused the team of overlooking the trade and not doing enough to strengthen the squad. But the base of trade failure was set up in 2022, which continues to haunt the Yankees in each game because of GM Brian Cashman.
Given that the Yankees needed to strengthen their squad and had multiple options to sign from, including Matt Olson from the Oakland Athletics, the management backed out of the deal. The decision has not gone well as even after the year its effects are visible. It has brought GM Cashman, under fans’ scrutiny, who is under pressure for a recent trade failure.
Matt Olson, in a Strike Zone, Continues to Hurt the Yankees
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Matt Olson has been a star this season. Currently, on a contract worth $168 million with the Atlanta Braves, he continues to add more to it. The former A’s, who once looked like a new Yankees offensive star, is ruling the MVP charts with his astonishing performances.
43 FOR MATT OLSON! pic.twitter.com/roduAMCarV
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 14, 2023
Already having 107 RBIs to his name at an OPS of 1.003, Matt recently hit his 43rd HR of the season against the New York Mets, continuing his dominance on the mound.
Because of the team’s ongoing difficulties, it significantly appealed to the fanbase of the New York Yankees. One fan criticized Cashman for letting Olson go to the Braves saying, “Brian Cashman to prison.”
Brian Cashman to prison https://t.co/LOLm41TfNx
— Jonny's Lasagna ⚾️ (@JLasagna43) August 14, 2023
His statement reflected the Cashman’s decision to back out from the Olson deal as they did not want N0 1 prospect Anthony Volpe to go another side. Another passionate fan verified it by tweeting, “Thank god CashBall went all in on Donaldson and IKF and not Matt Olson. Genius level GMing.”
Thank god CashBall went all in on Donaldson and IKF and not Matt Olson. Genius level GMing
— Eric (@Medic968) August 12, 2023
Given that other fans felt the same, they had their versions to add to the trading blunder.
The Yankees Fanbase Continues to Remind Brian Cashman of His Mistake
The Yankees have not played well to the expectations for quite some time now. The lack of a proper squad is the reason for it. All that could have changed had the Yankees GM thought the other way around.
When one of the poor decisions resurfaced in the mainstream, fans could not stop from reminding Brian Cashman of it with the reference to New York.
Well, he'll have an abundance amount of time in prison to recruit Wander Franco to the Yankees!!! They may end up cell mates!!
— SplashThePhinsToPinstripes (@mye53938130) August 14, 2023
Makes me sick to my stomach. Should have gotten Olson and Murphy from A’s
— Raymond (@RaymondNYsports) August 14, 2023
Imagine Matt Olson at Yankee stadium…
— Giaco G🤘🏻 (@GiacoItaliano) August 14, 2023
A few fans added to the story with the Yankees’ love for prospects.
been there, done that… expect the same another 5 yrs of prospect hugging 🤗
— Scott Gura (@scottgura6) August 13, 2023
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Can’t afford Olson, Machado, Harper etc. but giving 170 million to rodon 50 million to Donaldson. 70 million to hicks and let’s not even get into the Stanton contract. Just a disaster. It’s amazing how Cash still gets away with it.
— George Tabone (@GTbone25) August 14, 2023
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Fans are certainly not happy regarding the decisions that probably forced the Yankees into the last in the AL. Failing to sign Matt Olson is part of the discussion. What is your opinion regarding this matter? Do you believe the Yankees committed a significant error in 2022? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
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