ESPN 1050 AM reported a few moments ago that Yankees GM Brian Cashman received a three year contract.  Terms are not yet announced. 

Given the job he has done rebuilding the Yankees farm system, I think Cashman deserved a new contract.  You can't blame Cashman for this year's injuries.  I have agreed with most of Cashman's decisions except for dealing with Bernie Williams which emotionally scarred me.

I do think Brian has lots of work to do.  He has to get committments ASAP from Mike Mussina and Andy Pettitte if they are returning next year.  I think Mussina is 50-50 and Andy is probable.  Joba's role has to clarified.  Is he a starter or a setup man (and eventual successor) to Mariano? 

Will the Yankees go after and get AJ Burnett and/or C.C. Sabbathia and/or another big free agent pitcher?

Will Cashman trade Robinson Cano (maybe), Phil Hughes (probably not), and Ian Kennedy (if anyone wants him)?  Maybe Kei Igawa can pitch for my 12 year old nephew's Little League team.   

How quickly will Carl Pavano clean out his locker?  Will fans be refunded for him quitting and not playing most of his four year contract?

Will the Yankees get another catcher to backup Jorge Posada? 

Will Jason Giambi be re-signed?  I think the Yankees should go after Texeira. 

Will Hideki Matsui be re-signed?  It depends upon his surgery and rehab.  Arn Tellum is a good agent and very professional.  He's much easier to deal with than Scott Boras or Drew Rosenhaus. 

This off-season will be longer than usual.  Cashman has lots of work to do.  Good luck Brian! 

I'll trouble-shoot the Mets soon.  The Mets need to be shook up.  I don't think Omar should have gotten a four year extension, especially to be leaked before the end of the season.  Given Wagner's injury and the theoretical lack of bullpen, the Mets must get K-Rod and sign my friend Nina.  Heilman and Schoenweis must be deported from the country and possibly planet.  I have to call my NASA friends.       
  
Posted by The Tank in NY.