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November 08, 2006

Brian Cashman Speaks

Oh, to be a fly on the wall at the midtown campus of Western Connecticut State...

From The News-Times -

Cashman demanded changes and got them. The team has since begun to focus more on internal talent development as seen in the successes of Robinson Cano, Melky Cabrera and Chien-Ming Wang.

But more importantly Cashman is the man making the decisions with The Boss conceding a secondary role.

"We are going to bring our payroll down and our future up," Cashman said. "We are transitioning. You always overpay for a free agent."

Philosophical changes are great, but the Yankee fans present wanted to hear about how he was going to improve the team now.

Cashman did not announce any breaking news to the Yankee faithful.

He acknowledge the team would prefer to trade outfielder Gary Sheffield, would place a bid on Japanese star pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka at 5 p.m. today and the Yankees were looking for help in the rotation.

He, however, wouldn't say from where.

According to Cashman, Andy Pettitte and Roger Clemens are both popular names, but each are considering retirement. The Yankees won't make a move until they make their decision.

Cashman also said no decision has been made to pursue Barry Zito.

Cashman, who said he considers the Alex Rodriguez deal to be one of his best, also said A-Rod is in New York to stay.

"We are not trading him," Cashman said. "Too many times we turn the page on a player and they turn out being a great player. He's too talented."

The comment did not settle well with the audience and neither did his mentioning of Carl Pavano, who has not pitched for almost two seasons.

"Give him a shot," Cashman pleaded. "His injuries are legit. He took less money to come here, he wants to be here and we want to salvage our assets."

He also said he didn't see a spot in the lineup for Barry Bonds.

Cashman also said he was not sure either he or Torre would be back after next year if the Yankees don't win a title.

"I'll end up probably working for you someday," Cashman told the students. "So keep me mind when you get my resume."

Good stuff.

Posted by Steve Lombardi at November 8, 2006 10:57 AM

Comments

Brian Cashman also said Bubba Crosby would be starting the centerfielder in 2006, so we'll see...

Posted by: Mike A. [TypeKey Profile Page] at November 8, 2006 11:23 AM