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Originally posted by kutulu
I guess they can just go the free agent route each year but it has to catch up with them someday. Free agents can set you up for the year but when it comes to trading season and you have holes to fill you don't have the prospects you need to get what you want.
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I see only 2 ways that the free agent way of thinking could backfire on them.
1--if MLB changes the rules. If a firm salary cap is put into place, the Yankees are in trouble.
2--if New York suddenly loses its luster of being a place to go to compete for championships. Right now, the Yankees are enjoying the cache of being a team that every season is in the running for a title. A veteran who wants a shot at a ring can see that as an extra bonus. When Joe Torre steps down, it will be interesting to see if players still want to deal with NY. The media is tougher than anywhere else and Torre acts as a nice buffer between the player and George. With Joe gone, will it seem as appealing??
I think the Yanks may have learned a lesson this summer. They'll still spend freely this winter, but I wouldn't be surprised to see some reorganization within their minor league development. (in other words....someone's gettin' fired!!!)