Go Get 'Em

Chris McMonigle reacts to Cashman's press conference from Las Vegas, which spanned several Yankees topics! From Giancarlo Stanton's expected role in 2027 to Max Fried's surprise elbow surgery, C-Mac covers it all. Is it smart to try Luis Garcia Jr. at second base? Is Alec Bohm a meaningful addition, as reports indicate the Yanks have interest? Chris has thoughts on ALL the offseason storylines as the GM Meetings continue. Plus, instant reaction to Cam Schlittler unanimously winning the AL Cy Young award!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS3:40 - Congratulating Cam Schlittler on his unanimous, dominant Cy Young award-winning season.9:55 - Analyzing major coaching staff departures, including hitting coach James Rowson to the Giants, bench coach Brad Ausmus managing the Astros, and catching coordinator Tanner Swanson to the Mariners.18:40 - Reacting to Cashman's "outrageous" claim that executives Brian Sabean and Omar Minaya were let go due to budget constraints right after a $2.3 billion partial team sale.33:45 - Addressing the hole at third base, Ryan McMahon's $16 million contract, and shutting down the Alec Bohm rumors.40:50 - Breaking down Cashman's comments on potentially platooning Luis Garcia at second base with Anthony Volpe.46:00 - Defending the decision to bring Giancarlo Stanton back to Spring Training, his $16 million guarantee, and his value as a right-handed bat when healthy.56:15 - Discussing Jorge Posada's comments about feeling "unwelcome" to share his baseball philosophy and the disconnect between old-school players and modern analytics.1:06:00 - Why Cashman's defense of the team's fundamentals is actually a fair argument, given that rival teams keep poaching Yankees coaches for prominent roles.1:20:50 - The Yankees' meeting with 18-year-old Japanese pitching prospect Shoki Oda and the need to address the bullpen.

Chris McMonigle sounds off on the response to Brian Cashman's comments from the GM meetings, where he vehemently defended his team against the outside criticism that the Yankees organization is bad at teaching fundamentals. Chris says Cashman was right on the money with his response given the demand around the league for members of his staff.

Chris McMonigle gives his instant reaction to Cam Schlittler winning the AL Cy Young award, and sounds off on why it is something to be celebrated, regardless of how the Yankee season ended.

Chris McMonigle reacts to the Yankee extending the qualifying offer to David Bednar but NOT Jazz Chisholm! Is Jazz done in New York, and will Bednar accept the offer or elect free agency? Plus, reacting to all the early hot stove rumors and reports, where the Yankees might focus this winter in terms of improving the roster, and what changes could be coming to the coaching staff.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS1:45 - Breaking down the latest MLBPA proposal, which includes major compromises like hitting free agency at age 30 in exchange for a heavily debated salary cap (or "apron").4:14 - Front Office Shakeup: Reacting to the Yankees letting go of Omar Minaya and Brian Sabean. Is this Brian Cashman scapegoating his old baseball guys, or a genuine attempt to bring in fresh, outside perspectives?10:30 - Deep dive into the Yankees' decision to not extend a qualifying offer to Jazz Chisholm. C-Mac discusses Jazz's unique power-speed profile, his frustrating lack of focus, and why it's ultimately time for the team to move on.23:38 - David Bednar receives the qualifying offer, setting him up to briefly be the highest-paid reliever in baseball. Why the Yankees desperately need him to anchor a depleted bullpen, and why a long-term, lower-AAV extension makes the most sense.26:15 - Going through the arbitration-eligible players (Clarke Schmidt, Anthony Volpe, Austin Wells) and predicting who will be non-tendered (Fernando Cruz, Luis Gil).28:40 - Reacting to the YES Network's Yankees Hot Stove. Discussing the DH logjam with Giancarlo Stanton, maximizing Ben Rice's defense at first base, and why trading Luis Garcia Jr. is the right move for the roster.34:55 - A critique of Spencer Jones' defensive struggles in the outfield and whether he can be trusted as the everyday center fielder next season.38:50 - Exploring the lack of contact hitters in the lineup, passing on Pirates 2B Brandon Lowe, and the critical need to offload Ryan McMahon's $16M contract. Plus, evaluating Japanese free agent third baseman Sato—is the Triple Crown winner's defensive and strikeout risk worth the investment?49:05 - Why the Yankees absolutely won't (and shouldn't) mortgage their assets to add Skubal to an already expensive and effective starting rotation.50:50 - C-Mac goes off on Brewers manager Pat Murphy for using the Yankees as a punchline for "selfish" baseball, and heavily criticizes Yankee fans for happily rolling over and accepting the disrespect.

Another former player has sounded off on the Yankees! Chris McMonigle reacts to Jorge Posada telling the New York Post that he does not feel welcomed back at Yankee Stadium or at spring training. Is this a front office issue, or are former franchise greats holding onto grudges from the end of their careers?? Plus, what does this World Series tell us about what the Yankees need to do this offseason?EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS3:55 - Analyzing Posada's interview on Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman's podcast where he stated he feels "unwelcomed" and unwanted by the Yankees.8:35 - Why it is an embarrassing look for a franchise that constantly markets its history and 27 championships to alienate a prominent four-time champion and member of the Core Four.15:10 - A look at Posada's selfish refusal to bat ninth at the end of his career, and how both he and Derek Jeter hold long-term grudges against Brian Cashman for his blunt honesty regarding their declining skills.26:00 - Agreeing with Posada's assessment that the current Yankees roster lacks the fiery mental toughness needed to overcome their own in-game mistakes.30:15 - Discussing why hiring 90s legends like Posada as coaches wouldn't necessarily work, given their lack of desire for the grind of a 162-game season and their public disdain for the modern analytics preached by the front office.42:00 - Celebrating pitching coach Matt Blake's crucial three-year contract extension while evaluating a Yankees bullpen that currently lacks proven arms outside of David Bednar.46:20 - Extreme frustration over the Yankees' arrogant front office press conference, which dismissively labeled 17 years of valid failure and fan criticism as mere "noise".54:00 - Outlining early demands for the winter, including Ben Rice learning to play a serviceable first base to free up the DH spot, and the immediate need to dump Ryan McMahon's contract.