Who Ya Gonna Call?

Brian Cashman has gone more than a decade running the New York Yankees without a pennant, but general managers always have at least one move they can make to save themselves, and it's time to do it

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By Jesse Spector

Put yourself in Brian Cashman’s shoes. You’re probably not panicking, because that’s not how you roll, but you are in an urgent situation here, because deep down you know your ass should be out the door, too, and firing Aaron Boone is the best chance to save yourself.

After all, he had the American League home run record setter, and went a fat 3-6 in the playoffs. Not you. You were the one who built the 99-win team. That’s what you’ll tell Hal.