10/3/08: SPORTS MANAGEMENT: NY's General Manager Extra Credit

Well fellow Sports Managers, this has definitely turned out to be an interesting week in the world of NY sports. Not only is this NY's first baseballLESS October since 1993, both the Yankees and Mets moved this week to lock up their General Managers to multi-year deal. The $220 million 89 win Yankees locked up Brian Cashman, who has been their GM since 1998 (and who has also been in the organization for 21 years) with a 3 year deal; while the 2 years in a row Crash and Burn Mets reinstalled Omar Minaya with a new 4 year deal, that includes two-1 year team options.

So I guess the math is simple. Do an OK job and completely miss all of the organizations goals and objectives of being in the playoffs (at least!) in the number one baseball city in America, and then be rewarded with raises and money. Some may argue that its not about money and years, and that it is important for these 2 gentelmen to return to ownership groups that absolutely love them.

YOUR ASSIGNMENT FOR EXTRA CREDIT:
In a one to two page double spaced analysis, give me your opinions and thoughts on this subject. Make sure you explain your position and which side of the arguement you favor. Or maybe you have a totally different view and opinion that you would like to explain.

Please turn this in on Monday October 6th.

Be good.
Mr. E