Interesting piece in Sunday's Daily News by Bill Madden, discussing the wild-spending Dodgers, the mistakes made by Ben Cherington and his bosses, and the Yankees sticking to Hal Steinbrenner's plan, as executed by GM Brian Cashman
Madden could have taken this a step farther and speculated as to what the Yankees' payroll may look like in 2018 if several of the young prospects crack the big league lineup. Under $200M? Just losing A-Rod and Teixeira will get them there. Greg Bird seems like he can capably take over at first base in 2017. Aaron Judge is about a year away from becoming the new RF. Refsnyder should be the 2B in 2016.
Yanks will still spend money, of course, but having at least three starters on rookie contracts is going to contribute to a badly needed period of stability for the franchise.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/madden-dodgers-red-sox-moves-making-yankees-stable-article-1.2334223
Madden could have taken this a step farther and speculated as to what the Yankees' payroll may look like in 2018 if several of the young prospects crack the big league lineup. Under $200M? Just losing A-Rod and Teixeira will get them there. Greg Bird seems like he can capably take over at first base in 2017. Aaron Judge is about a year away from becoming the new RF. Refsnyder should be the 2B in 2016.
Yanks will still spend money, of course, but having at least three starters on rookie contracts is going to contribute to a badly needed period of stability for the franchise.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/madden-dodgers-red-sox-moves-making-yankees-stable-article-1.2334223