Brian Cashman

CVI

A+

Sentiment

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Fan Verdict

Grade this GM::

Should Brian Cashman be kept, fired, or extended?

Transactions

Graded

Fan Votes

28 years

Tenure

Transaction Breakdown

Positive

Mixed

Negative

Best Move

Gerrit Cole and LHP Carlos Rod

A+

Sent

Worst Move

Zack Short to Washington in exchange for cash considerations

Sent

League Comparison

Sentiment Rank

of 30 GMs

Most Active

43 moves

Contract Value

Good contract value

OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

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 Ryan Weathers (B-) at $1.4M/yr — getting lhp production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Cody Bellinger (F) 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.

Public Sentiment

A+

Outstanding reception

NegativeMixedPositive

Brian Cashman has made outstanding moves for the Yankees this 2026 offseason, drawing widespread praise from fans and media. Of 43 graded moves, 12 landed well with the fanbase, 23 drew mixed reactions, and 8 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Gerrit Cole and LHP Carlos Rod (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Zack Short to Washington in exchange for cash considerations trade (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.