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October 13, 2005
Cashman In Driver's Seat
From the Post:
If Brian Cashman leaves the GM office, as many expect him to do when his contract expires on Oct. 31, Cashman will split on his own — because The Boss wants him back.
"That's safe to say," Yankee general partner Steve Swindal told The Post yesterday when asked if the Yanks want Cashman back. "I have said that all along."
Swindal, who is Steinbrenner's son-in-law, and who is in line to take over when The Boss steps aside, will handle the talks with Cashman. Swindal also negotiated with Joe Torre last year.
I can just see Swindal doing his best Hoke Colburn trying to make this deal:
Cashman: Steve?
Swindal: Yes'm.
Cashman: You're my best friend.
Swindal: No, go on.
Cashman: No, really, you are...
[Takes Swindal’s hand]
Cashman: You are.
Swindal: Yes'm.
Posted by Steve Lombardi at October 13, 2005 04:16 PM
Comments
Gordon Edes in this morning's Globe says that the speculation is it will take a yearly salary in the "$2 million range" to get Cashman to stay. Edes also reports that Cash's current salary is around $1.1 million/year. Hmmm . . . this sounds promising, unless they don't want to pay up.
Posted by: Shaun P. at October 14, 2005 12:17 PM
I'd do 1.5. If he wants two, let him go to Philly and wish him luck.
Posted by: Steve Lombardi at October 14, 2005 12:48 PM