Only time will tell if we stand the test of time.

Man writes words, says nothing:

"It is well-documented that Cashman did not make a deal last month because of his unwillingness to part with Bird, Severino, outfielder Aaron Judge or shortstop Jorge Mateo.

In the weeks since, a ridiculous narrative has emerged that the Yankees were right to keep these kids."

It's an opinion.


"Excuse us? Have they clinched the division?"

Yes.


"Won a playoff round?"

Yes.


"Proven that their rotation’s recent improvement has negated the season-long need for depth, and an ace?"

Yes. They won the World Series. They swept the National League team and set a record by allowing a grand total of zero runs.


"Here’s a little factoid to put the Bird homers into context, beyond the excitement they created on Wednesday: Both Jesus Montero and Shelley Duncan enjoyed a two-homer game during their first week as a Yankee. That’s not to compare Bird to those players, or even to doubt his potential. But a reminder is in order that the young man has proven nothing."

A better way to not compare Bird to those players is to not compare Bird to those players.

Besides, no need for factoids. The Lou Gehrig/Wally Pipp references are made in jest.

He "looks good" at the plate and "looks composed," and so did Andy Phillips and David Adams and 10,000 other schmucks.


"But if Cashman had turned Severino into, say, Price, he would have a acquired a pitcher with pennant-race and World Series experience — a known quantity, during a potentially special season."

I think the best plan is to beat Price last Friday (stage 1 accomplished) and then, if you really want him, acquire him in the off season (stage 2).

Also, your cynicism can similarly be applied to Toronto: Has Toronto clinched the division? Has Toronto won a playoff round? Excuse us?


"These are the New York Yankees; their identity, what we admire about them most, is that they live comfortably in the present moment."

I've been a fan of the New York Yankees for a long time. As long as I can remember, really.

Never once have I admired their ability to ... errrr ... how did you phrase that? ... "live comfortably in the present moment."

Which sounds awesome. Very self-actualized. Maybe they should stop living in the present moment. The present moment is striking out a lot and losing to the Indians.


"A dominant October run by Severino would permanently negate this argument, and validate the Yanks’ decision. But until that happens, it is silly to say that the Yankees were wise last month. Perhaps they were. And perhaps they squandered a championship."

No.

A dominant October run by Severnino would not permanently negate the argument.

I know you're in a rush, but we'll have to wait several years to see how everything works out. Then, and only then, can we attempt to evaluate the effectiveness of Cashman's strategic choices in 2015.