After Gerrit Cole’s injury, the New York Yankees are in a bad situation. The Yanks will need to play the entire season without their ace. The World Series dream is falling apart even before they can start the season. Injury has caused panic among fans, and their pitching rotation has been hit the most.
Luis Gil and Cole’s absence will cost the team. To make matters worse, Brain Cashman is not going to pursue other options. The Yanks must bring in another pitcher, but Cashman says, “Luxury tax penalties make it “less likely” they will add from outside.” MLB insider Bryan Hoch took to social media to share the news.
Brian Cashman said “very little is available” in the pitching marketplace at this time of year. Said the Yankees will “rely on what we have” while exploring outside opportunities. Luxury tax penalties make it “less likely” they will add from outside, he said.
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) March 11, 2025
Yankees fans are upset with Cashman’s statement as they blasted their GM with comments. Here’s a look at some fan reactions from X.
“Luxury tax penalties make it “less likely” they will add from outside, he said.” Looks like they want to operate like a small market team now,” one fan wrote.
“Luxury tax penalties make it “less likely” they will add from outside, he said.” Looks like they want to operate like a small market team now. 😂
— Giovanni Rosello (@LuckyGio2) March 11, 2025
“Not surprised but the Yankees crying poor after all the revenue they took in last year is very disappointing as a fan,” another fan responded.
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Not surprised but the Yankees crying poor after all the revenue they took in last year is very disappointing as a fan
— Locke'd In Sports (@lockedinsports0) March 11, 2025
“Hey baldy, you’re the general manager of the New York Yankees in case you forgot,” one fan replied.
Hey baldy, you’re the general manager of the New York Yankees in case you forgot
— roseanne 🥀 (@HoodieFrazier) March 11, 2025
“What an absolute joke. I pray this is for leverage purposes,” another fan wrote.
What an absolute joke. I pray this is for leverage purposes.
— Hiding Homer Bush (@HidingHomerBush) March 11, 2025
Highest revenue in baseball by far and the luxury tax is a major deterrent? Sell
— BB (@yankees047) March 11, 2025
Shocking Hal won’t pay for an upgrade because of the luxury tax. This organization is a disgrace.
— Rob 🇺🇸 🗽🐿️ (@rmny1976) March 11, 2025
We can afford anyone we want my ass @Yankees
@Yankees are a sad, sad joke
— Andy (@AndyTrading89) March 11, 2025
They got 27m from the insurance. Even with the luxury tax in place they can’t spend $15m on a p???
— PeterTomo (@petertom25) March 11, 2025
This is just pathetic…
— meekman (@meekisyankeefan) March 11, 2025
Yankees Suffer A Huge Loss Against The Pirates And Paul Skenes
The Yanks recorded a tough loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates in their last spring training game. The offense scored only one against Paul Skenes and his squad. Defensively, they surrendered nine runs.
Skenes recorded five Ks in four innings. He gave up only one earned run and gave up four hits. The Bronx Bombers have lost two of their top pitchers and will turn to Max Fried for support. Carlos Rodon, Marcus Stroman, and Clarke Schmidt will carry the weight for the team.
The Yanks still have a few free agents to consider for the upcoming season. However, it seems like they will stay out of signing pitchers.
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