Brian Cashman
Brian Cashman
Brian McGuire Cashmanis an American baseball executive for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. He has served as the General Manager and Senior Vice President of the Yankees since 1998...
ProfessionSports Executive
Date of Birth3 July 1967
CityRockville Centre, NY
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Obviously George Steinbrenner is a huge fan of Bernie Williams and appreciates everything he's done for this franchise and what we've all done together. Our owner knows that all the way down to a Yankee fan who only attends one game a year. The entire franchise knows what Bernie Williams is and what he's meant to this place.
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The deal was done, but the paperwork didn't go through until 3:59, ... That's when the fax went through -- and I have proof of that.
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As with any player who doesn't have a no-trade clause, I would listen if someone came up with something that might make us better. That's the nature of the business.
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It's just as simple as that, ... Any time that individual has to take their time away from those endeavors - if they're working on potential trade ideas or things of that nature, or thinking about the coaches, whatever the ideas may be - that's how we're going to simplify it. It fits rather well together, and that's clearly what we all want.
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It's helpful, but we're hoping we don't have to turn to those options. We have more depth on paper than we did last year, and hopefully they're quality options. There's a very high ceiling.
ball decision interested roger wants whether
They know our position. The ball is in their court. Roger has to make a decision if he wants to play, and if he does, whether he's interested in considering this place.
aggressive market particular promote trade
This particular free-agent market is difficult. Because of that, it's going to promote a lot more aggressive trade discussions.
continue feels physical ready
There was nothing from the (MRI) that was a problem. He'll continue his physical therapy. When he feels ready to go, he'll go.
amount centre certain defender everyday left pinch promises remains terms whether
There were no promises made in terms of certain amount of at-bats or where. It could materialize as a pinch hitter, a DH, a pinch runner, an everyday outfielder, a defender whether it's left field, centre field. It just remains to be seen.
best continue felt inside intent relationship resolve
There is not one person inside this organization that didn't want to continue this relationship with Bernie Williams. We felt that, if he was willing, it was our intent to resolve it. I think it's best for everybody.
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There's a 93-percent success rate in these surgeries. We were going with the odds there. If he's right and healthy we're going to have a power arm for the stretch drive that's not going to cost us talent from our system.
blood closing depends guys honor
It really depends on the person. Some guys, closing is in their blood and it's all they want to do. Other guys feel it's an honor to set up for Mo and also play for the Yankees.
build optimistic pushes
It pushes him back. How long, I can't say. He's a starter, so we have to build him up. Dr. Watkins was very optimistic that he'll be back for us at some point. I just don't know when.
happened treating
It's not our workouts, we're not treating him. It happened while he was out there.