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The discord emerged when Alex Rodriguez criticized the current 2025 Yankees roster, describing it as "terrible," even as he previously had expressed optimism about their championship prospects. His comments were part of a broader critique that painted the team in a negative light. Cashman, not one to stay silent, pointed out the inconsistency—just two days before, A-Rod had predicted a Yankees World Series victory—that reflects the unpredictable nature of baseball and perhaps, the evolving opinions of former stars.