According to Newsday, the Yankees and Brian Cashman have agreed to a three-year extension that will keep Cashman as the Yankees' general manager through at least the 2011 season. The article posts official releases from both Cashman and Hank and Hal Steinbrenner.

From Cashman:

"I know I've said it before, but it's an incredible opportunity and honor to hold the title of general manager for the New York Yankees. With it comes a great responsibility to ownership, the people who wear the uniform and our fan base."


The Steinbrenners' statement:

"Before we could move forward as an organization this off-season, we needed to come to a resolution on the person who would hold the important position of general manager and allow us to make another run at a 27th World Championship. We are thrilled that Brian has accepted to renew his commitment to this organization for at least three more years."

I think it's the right move. Overall I think he's done a good job and there aren't too many alternatives to consider.