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Contract extension for Cashman?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Yankees ownership approached longtime general manager Brian Cashman offering to talk about an extension to his contract that expires after the 2008 season, but Cashman responded by telling his bosses that he doesn't feel the time is right to talk about his contract.
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Yanks ask Cashman for long term deal--he says later--Heyman, SI
XM MLB Chat — ... NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- "Yankees ownership approached longtime general manager Brian Cashman offering to talk about an extension to his contract that expires after the 2008 season, SI.com has learned, but Cashman responded by telling his bosses that he doesn't feel the time is right to talk about his contract. ...

Does Cashman deserve an extension?
Pinstripe Alley — John Heyman over at CNNSI.com is reporting that the Yankees have approached Brian Cashman about extending his contract that expires after the 2008 season. Here's the the full story. I know here on PA the mere mention of Brian Cashman causes angst and unrest with at least half of our folks. There really doesn't seem to be any middle ground with Cashman. You either love him or you hate him. Taking into consideration what he has done over the last two years (of his three year deal)--his successes, his gaffes, is he worthy of an extension, or ...

Recharged with lots of news
N/A — ... There was a report the other day on SI.com that Yankees ownership had tried to discuss a contract extension with GM Brian Cashman, who’s current deal expires after the 2008 season. Hank Steinbrenner, however, told Newsday that ...

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