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“They lose their jobs to save Brian Cashman’s” – Fans rip Yankees for parting ways with GM’s assistants

The New York Yankees were eliminated by the Tampa Bay Rays in this year's postseason, and their long wait for another World Series championship goes on.

By Raghav Mehta · Sportskeeda

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 4:27 AM

Key Things to Know

Yankees fans criticized the club for not renewing contracts of GM Brian Cashman's assistants, Omar Minaya and Brian Sabean.
Insider Jon Heyman reported the front office departures following New York's postseason exit against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Supporters on social media accused the organization of using Minaya and Sabean as scapegoats to protect Cashman.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Yankees have decided not to renew the contracts of Omar Minaya and Brian Sabean, who served as special assistants to general manager Brian Cashman. The front office move came following the team's postseason elimination by the Tampa Bay Rays, prompting negative reactions from supporters online who viewed the departures as an effort to protect Cashman.

Despite fan frustration targeting Cashman, Yankees chairman Hal Steinbrenner expressed strong confidence in the longtime executive during an October 21 press conference. Steinbrenner defended Cashman's management and praised the roster as a championship-caliber team. Cashman is slated to remain in his position for his 30th season in 2027.

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