Some Info From Jon Heyman

Heyman spoke with Mike Francesa today on WFAN, and had some interesting things to say about the Yankees:

- He said that the Yankees and Brian Cashman "love Larry Bowa." And that he believes that Bowa will be the Yankees next 3rd base coach.

- He doesn't see Bowa as someone who could take over for Girardi.

- Says there's "no way" the Yankees hire Randolph for the 3rd base coaching job.

- He thinks the Yankees will show interest in Manny Ramirez.

- Doesn't think Mike Mussina will retire, and said "he's not leaving." And that the Yankees would want to bring him back if he doesn't retire.

In an article for SI.com he also says,

Determined not miss the playoffs for a second straight season in 2009, the Yankees' top executives have decided to pursue many of the game's premier free agents, chief among them starting pitchers CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett and Derek Lowe, and first baseman Mark Teixeira, among others, this winter. They will also will pursue Jake Peavy, the Padres' Cy Young-winning starting pitcher who may be available via trade, and may take a look at top free-agent outfielder Manny Ramirez, as well, though the need for a corner outfielder isn't as urgent as their need for pitching and a first baseman.

While they can't sign all those pitchers, they are hoping to secure more than one of them. There is also some question in the cases of Sabathia and Burnett whether they'd want to play in New York, which may be why they will pursue so many pitchers.

The Yankees will also consider bringing back starting pitcher Andy Pettitte, who has told them he'd like to return. The Yankees will weigh Pettitte against other free agents and are believed to want to keep him on a one-year deal.