Via Jon Heyman -
Brian Cashman was asked by the Steinbrenners to respond by next week to their offer to return as Yankees general manager, according to people familiar with the situation.
Cashman’s current three-year, $5.5 million contract doesn’t expire until Oct. 31, but the Yankees’ owners don’t want the issue to linger, not with a roster overhaul in the offing. The Steinbrenners prefer Cashman to commit to them before they present him with a new contract for a significant raise.
Most baseball people believe that for a variety of reasons, including an excellent working relationship with Hank Steinbrenner’s younger, quieter brother Hal, Cashman will choose to return to the job he’s held for 11 years. Cashman is expected to give both Steinbrenners his answer as early as next Monday or Tuesday. Negotiations on his new deal would begin the moment Cashman provides the go-ahead and are not expected to take long.
Hey, next week is even better than October 15th (as I recommended yesterday). Smart move here, if true, by the Yankees.
7 Responses to “Heyman: Yanks Give Cashman A Week To Decide”
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September 24th, 2008 at 8:39 am
yeah, i dont disagree with the move. how long does it really take to figure out if you want more millions of dollars to continue to do your job, live in the same house, keep your kids in the same schools, and live the same life?
i think he’ll be back, and for the team’s sake, its better to get him on board now so he can start his work for the offseason sooner than later.
September 24th, 2008 at 8:41 am
Think he’ll require five years? Look what the Mets gave Minaya, and he’s one of the worst GMs in the game.
September 24th, 2008 at 8:41 am
~~how long does it really take to figure out if you want more millions of dollars to continue to do your job, live in the same house, keep your kids in the same schools, and live the same life?~~
For a good decision maker, or, for Cashman?
J/K – - couldn’t help myself on that one…
September 24th, 2008 at 8:43 am
~~Think he’ll require five years? ~~
If he’s clever, he’ll ask for the deal like A-Rod had…
5 years with an option to be a free agent after the 1st and 2nd seasons…in case he doesn’t like working for Hank.
September 24th, 2008 at 8:58 am
I said this before Steve: He’s going to spend his whole career here and get a plaque in monument park.
September 24th, 2008 at 9:10 am
Thanks Joel. I needed a laugh today.
September 24th, 2008 at 10:37 am
I said this before Steve: He’s going to spend his whole career here and get a plaque in monument park.
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More like a golden name plate….