Yankees eke out a win, but team needs a thunderbolt to strike

Cashman’s life gets more complicated

These moves may look good on paper and are necessary, but for Brian Cashman, they represent a headache because he needs to treat them as roster moves. And that’s because every move he makes has a trickle-down effect on rosters throughout the Yankees system.

Meaning, for example, if Sanchez and Judge are moved to Scranton, two Railriders would need to be “sent down” also, followed by, presumably two plays on the Thunder, and so on.

A catcher from the system would also be needed, and the pickings are slim for the Yankees unless they reach way down to Class-A for Donnie Sands, if he’s deemed to be ready, which is probably not the case.

Or, a waiver deal could be made. But a check on the MLB Transactions List does not reveal any candidates at the moment, and teams are hanging on to the catching talent they have.

On another front, Met’s right fielder, Jay Bruce, was placed on and has cleared waivers, opening up the possibility of a trade with stubborn, but very needy, Sandy Alderson. Bruce is having a career year, and the Yankees can afford him.

Plus, Bruce can be used as an alternate at first base. In April, the Mets experimented with the idea, and Bruce threw a hissy fit. Too bad, you’re a Yankee, and it would be a whole new atmosphere for Bruce to fit into, if a deal can be made.

But, that’s what the man gets paid to do, especially during times as stressful as these.