Yanks, Cashman Talking Extension

From Bryan Hoch:

NEW YORK -- A potential contract extension for Yankees general manager Brian Cashman will be discussed this week while the club holds a summit in Florida, according to a report published on Thursday by the Newark (N.J.) Star-Ledger.

"We're going to be talking about it," Yankees co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner was quoted as saying.

Cashman was present at the First-Year Player Draft in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday, overseeing the Yankees, who were primed to select 28th in the first round. Cashman has served as the Yankees' general manager since 1998, though his contract expires after this season.

Asked if he wants to keep Cashman and if Cashman wants to stay, Steinbrenner told the Star-Ledger, "That's the impression I get."

There are many people who hate Cashman and blame him for all the problems this team has, I don't feel that way. I think he's done a good job as Yankees' GM, not great, but not terrible either. I also think that he's done a great job rebuilding the farm system. I'm all for giving him an extension.