Yanks Finally Doing Business The Right Way

With Joba headed to the pen, many people within the organization have been sharing their opinions on the move. And whether you agree with the move or not, the good thing is at least we're hearing those opinions. Pat Borzi has a little more on this:

The pitching coach Dave Eiland spoke far more definitively than Eppler when he told The Newark Star-Ledger that for the rest of this season, “he’s in the bullpen, and he’s there to stay, period.” However, Eiland said Cashman or Manager Joe Girardi could override him.

Cashman called Eiland’s comment “an individual opinion” that Eiland, too, was entitled to offer.

In the old days, George Steinbrenner might have fired Eppler on the spot, or at least muzzled him. Now, in the paintball-and-pool-hall era, Cashman said Eppler will “absolutely” be allowed to do more interviews.

“But this has been a good growth spurt,” Cashman said. “I might disagree with his opinion, but he makes us better. I don’t want him to shy away from his opinion. Even though maybe I disagree with the variance of what he said, I want him to speak. It’s a big part of what he does.”

I miss George, or at least certain aspects of the old George, but I'm glad the Yankees now have an organization where people can speak their mind without the fear that it will lead to their dismissal. It's better for everyone if opinions can be heard and expressed freely. I'm glad that Cashman admitted that he might disagree with Eppler, but I'm even happier that he defended his right to say what he feels. With this kind of atmosphere better decisions will be made and the team will be better off.