Sep 13, 2008 10:39 AM EST

Yankees' General Manager Brian Cashman won't commit to returning to the team next season, according to Hartford Courant.

"At the end of the day, I definitely, without a doubt, believe that as owners, they need to set up a structure they're comfortable with. Simple as that," Cashman said Friday night.

When Cashman negotiated his last contract three years ago, George Steinbrenner was still in charge of the team.

"If Brian stays on as GM, that doesn't mean he won't be the No. 1 guy," Hank Steinbrenner said. "But the fact is, the more opinions the better. I think that's probably the best way. It worked in the '90s, and it can work again."

Via Hartford Courant