Grade Brian Cashman
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On the Contract Value Index, Brian Cashman's front office has been getting good value for the money (B Contract Value Index). That ranks 4th of 30 on Sentiment among graded GMs. Reaction to the front office’s moves has been very positive (A- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal.
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Transactions
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Fan Votes
28 years
Tenure
22
Positive
40
Mixed
8
Negative
#4
Sentiment Rank
of 30 GMs
#8
Most Active
70 moves
Yankees' front office has been finding value this offseason, getting strong production relative to contract commitments. Across 4 contracts, 1 grade out as good value and 1 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Randal Grichuk (B-) at $2.5M/yr — getting rhp production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Cody Bellinger (D-) at $32.5M/yr — the left fielder market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. This front office is maximizing its payroll dollars and building sustainable depth.
Brian Cashman has made outstanding moves for the Yankees this 2026 offseason, drawing widespread praise from fans and media. Of 70 graded moves, 22 landed well with the fanbase, 40 drew mixed reactions, and 8 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Gerrit Cole (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Jayvien Sandridge trade (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The overall direction has been well-received — this front office is building with a clear vision.
Yankees sign C Austin Wells
signing · C
Yankees sign RHP Elmer Rodr
signing · RHP
Yankees sign RHP Brendan Beck
signing · RHP
Yankees sign RHP Randal Grichuk
signing · RHP · $2.5M/yr
Yankees sign RHP Gerrit Cole and LHP Carlos Rod
signing · RHP
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Brian Cashman is the general manager of the Yankees, in his 28th year as the lead executive. FanVerdicts covers every MLB GM and the full body of moves they've made — and asks fans to render the verdict. Cast your Fan Verdict on Brian Cashman, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — the contract value of the deals they signed, the performance of the players they assembled, and the sentiment around recent moves — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index B, Performance A, Sentiment A-.
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Yankees sign INF Paul DeJong and INF
signing · INF
Yankees acquire RHP Wilmy Sanchez
trade · RHP
Yankees acquire INF Zack Short
trade · INF
Yankees acquire RHP Sean Paul Liñan
trade · RHP
Yankees acquire RHP Sean Paul Li
trade · RHP
Yankees acquire INF Max Schuemann
trade · INF
Yankees acquire LHP Jayvien Sandridge
trade · LHP
Yankees acquire RHP Angel Chivilli
trade · RHP
Yankees acquire LHP Ryan Weathers
trade · LHP · $1.4M/yr