Yankees end of year mailbag: Questions and comments from readers

Yes, Virginia, Adding the NL MVP is a Good Thing

After the season, I took time out to write a book. But I returned just in time to read the tea leaves and write this, I think, before anyone else: YanksGoYard Alert: Yankees about to land Giancarlo Stanton.

"The Yankees are reportedly finalizing a deal to bring four-time All-Star Giancarlo Stanton to the Bronx. While intriguing, the signing would raise as many questions as it would answer."

As usual with a group of passionate people, the reaction was mixed. What was not expected was that this, too, would turn in part into a discussion on the recent change in manager.

"Derek Tibin • 21 days ago This is a stupid trade! Here we go give up top prospect for a guy that can’t stay healthy…when will the front office learn that these types of trades don’t work, remember ARod….this has to be a joke!"

"Michael Bradbury • 21 days ago You guys are brainless. Or Cashman is. Can’t play a whole team of clean up hitters. Someone has to set the table. Can’t play 4 outfielders either. OR add a 325M contract and stay under the cap………………….. Keep that day job!"

"Sai H  • 21 days ago I’ll actually be for it even if it means sacrificing Castro."

"John J Wiggins • 8 days ago Cashman, and his inward thinking. He got rid of Girardi and hired Boone (who we all know has no discipline and it shows when he got injured in the offseason after 2003, leaving the Yankees to sign A-Rod). So, with Boone at the helm the Yankees are pre-destined to fail."

"RCJ  John J Wiggins • 7 days ago I’m very skeptical with that move. My opinion is if it weren’t for Giradi the Yanks wouldn’t get as far as they did. I think it was one of his best years as the manager. Other than the no call review blunder in the playoffs, the team still rallied and won the series. Hope this move don’t backfire on them."

As we know, the deal was finalized that day, and Stanton is now a Yankee. We’ll all just have to wait and see how the two moves work, but it is difficult to understand how the trade is not a big win for the Bombers.

And I think Boone will do a great job, but I think Joe would have, as well. If the Yankees win a championship with Boonie at the helm, I will be the first to celebrate the decision. But sports is all about performance; when I see how he does, I will render my opinion.