Brian Cashman is one of the longest-tenured executives in professional sports, but he never desired to become the general manager of the Yankees.
Cashman joined the Yankees organization in 1986 as an intern and he moved up the ladder and was named general manager in February 1998.
At the time, he was the youngest general manager in professional baseball at age 30.
"I never wanted to be the general manager of the Yankees," Cashman told an audience at Sacred Heat in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Cashman and former Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein were featured in the college's "Lecture Series" on Tuesday night.
"I still don't want to be the general manager of the Yankees," Cashman added with a smirk.
Cashman took over after Bob Watson retired from the position.
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The Yankees and Red Sox, bitter rivals, haven't consummated a trade since August 13, 1997.
Boston traded Mike Stanley and minor leaguer Randy Brown to New York for a player to be named later and Tony Armas that day.
It has been nearly fifteen years since the Yankees and Red Sox were trading partners, but an inexperienced Theo Epstein once tried to engage New York in talks.
Epstein admitted as much on Tuesday night while giving a talk with Brian Cashman as part of Sacred Heart's "Lecture Series" in Fairfield, Connecticut.
When asked why Cashman and Epstein, now with the Cubs, never made a deal, the former Red Sox general manager said he once tried as a newcomer to the bitter rivalry.
Epstein threw out the idea of sending Shea Hillenbrand to the Yankees for Nick Johnson, but Cashman wasn't interested.
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A Major League Baseball general manager spoke about the several reasons why the Yankees won't be able to trade A.J. Burnett.
-- Burnett is viewed as an erratic, back of the rotation type guy.
-- Even if the Yankees picked up $22 million of the $33 million, there may not be any takers.
-- If a team wanted to spend that type of dough, they could've signed a guy like Joe Saunders.
-- Most teams have already spent their money for the year so they don't have $8 million-to-$10 million laying around.
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The Yankees have hired Jim Hendry as a special assignment scout, according to a Major League source.
Hendry, formerly the general manager of the Cubs, will report to New York general manager Brian Cashman.
He worked 17 years in the Cubs organization in numerous positions, including farm director, scouting director, assistant general manager and general manager.
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The Yankees are in serious talks with Bill Hall about a utility role with the team, according to sources.
Hall served as a backup infielder and outfielder for the Red Sox during the 2010 season.
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Yankees Jan 2012 Archive
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David Schoenfield/ESPN.com | Jan 28, 2012
Alex Rodriguez also hasn't played in 140 games for the Yankees since the 2007 season.
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Yahoo! Sports | Jan 27, 2012
The Yankees are looking to add a bat before the 2012 season starts and Raul Ibanez is on their radar.
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Press Release | Jan 26, 2012
The Yankees announced Thursday the signing of pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year Major League contract.
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AP | Jan 26, 2012
The Yankees and pitcher Boone Logan have agreed on a one-year contract.
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MLB.com | Jan 25, 2012
During his retirement announcement on Tuesday, Jorge Posada may have revealed that 2012 will be Mariano Rivera's final season.
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Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com | Jan 25, 2012
From now until 2032, Jorge Posada will be eligible for consideration by the voting members of the BWAA.
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ESPN.com | Jan 25, 2012
Catcher Russell Martin and the Yankees agreed to a $7.5M, one-year deal on Tuesday.
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Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com | Jan 24, 2012
Jorge Posada bid farewell to baseball at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday.
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New York Daily News | Jan 24, 2012
Brian Cashman says his preference is to add a hitter via trade using his surplus of pitching.
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Jason A. Churchill/ESPN.com | Jan 24, 2012
Jesus Montero is likely to get at-bats at designated hitter and first base as well.
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Associated Press | Jan 24, 2012
The Yankees officially dealt Jesus Montero to the Mariners on Monday in a deal for Michael Pineda.
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David Schoenfield/ESPN.com | Jan 23, 2012
A.J. Burnett's average fastball peaked at 95.6 mph back in 2005, but he was down to 92.7 last season.
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New York Daily News | Jan 23, 2012
Jorge Posada will likely hold a news conference at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday.
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Boston Globe | Jan 22, 2012
Johnny Damon may have a hard time finding a job if he isn't eventually signed by the Tigers, Orioles or Yankees.
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MLB.com | Jan 22, 2012
Jesus Montero had issues getting to Seattle to undergo a physical.
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New York Post | Jan 21, 2012
Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada have been the best of friends ever since they came up with the Yankees in the mid-1990s.
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New York Post | Jan 21, 2012
The Yankees have added Michael Pineda and Hiroki Kuroda to their starting rotation, which is anchored by CC Sabathia.
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Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports (via Twitter) | Jan 20, 2012
New York avoided arbitration with their speedy outfielder.
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Bob Klapisch (via Twitter) | Jan 20, 2012
After trading Jesus Montero, the agents for players like Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and Raul Ibanez have contacted New York.
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ESPN.com | Jan 20, 2012
Alex Rodriguez doesn't plan on being the Yankees' DH on a permanent basis.
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MLBlogs.com | Jan 18, 2012
The Yankees may take a more conservative approach with still-developing Michael Pineda.
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Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com | Jan 18, 2012
As many as six teams are interested in Cespedes and New York may be one of them.
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Jon Heyman/CBS Sports | Jan 17, 2012
The Yankees are in need of a designated hitter and are only going to spend between $1 million and $2 million on the position.
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CAA Baseball (via Twitter) | Jan 16, 2012
Phil Hughes, who will be competing for the final spot in New York's rotation, can earn more via incentives.
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New York Daily News | Jan 16, 2012
With Jesus Montero sent to the Mariners for pitcher Michael Pineda, Johnny Damon could find a home back with the Yankees as they search for a designated hitter.
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MLB.com | Jan 15, 2012
The Yankees have a top end rotation that includes CC Sabathia, Michael Pineda, Hiroki Kuroda and Ivan Nova.
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MLB.com | Jan 14, 2012
New York signed Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year deal and acquired Michael Pineda for Jesus Montero in a trade with Seattle.
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Jon Heyman/CBS Sports | Jan 14, 2012
After trading young hitter Jesus Montero on Friday night, the Yankees are now in need of a regular designated hitter.
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Scott Swaim/MLB Inside News | Jan 14, 2012
Los Angeles signed Albert Pujols earlier this offseason, making Mark Trumbo somewhat expendable.
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ESPN.com | Jan 14, 2012
The Yankees and pitcher Hiroki Kuroda have agreed to a one-year deal worth $10M.
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ESPN | Jan 13, 2012
The Yankees and Mariners have exchanged two of their best young players in an effort to improve their areas of respective weakness.
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MLB.com | Jan 13, 2012
The Yankees are still monitoring the free-agent and trade market.
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Bruce Levine/ESPN.com | Jan 11, 2012
Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein insisted Wednesday that the team is not shopping pitcher Matt Garza.
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Bruce Levine/ESPN.com | Jan 11, 2012
Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein insisted Wednesday that the team is not shopping pitcher Matt Garza.
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Bruce Levine/ESPN.com | Jan 11, 2012
Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein insisted Wednesday that the team is not shopping pitcher Matt Garza.
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MLB.com | Jan 9, 2012
The Yankees have been silent on the trade and free-agent market despite a lack of established options in their starting rotation.
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Star-Ledger | Jan 7, 2012
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera will be a free agent after the 2012 season.
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ESPN.com | Jan 7, 2012
Yankees catcher Jorge Posada is planning to retire, according to a source.
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New York Daily News | Jan 7, 2012
The problem is that the Yankees believe most of the players on the market are overpriced.
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Yahoo! Sports | Jan 6, 2012
The Yankees are being refunded the $2 million bid they used to win negotiating rights with Japanese infielder Hiroyuki Nakajima.
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Press Release | Jan 5, 2012
The Yankees announced on Thursday that the club was unable to reach an agreement with infielder Hiroyuki Nakajima.
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MLB.com | Jan 4, 2012
Yankees hitting coach Kevin Long believes that Alex Rodriguez is primed for a big season in 2012.
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Yahoo! Sports | Jan 4, 2012
The Yankees spent $2 million to negotiate with Japanese shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima, but they may not end up signing him.
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Yahoo! Sports | Jan 4, 2012
Last season, Edwin Jackson went 12-9 with 148 strikeouts and a 3.79 ERA for the White Sox and Cardinals.
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Jon Heyman/CBS Sports | Jan 3, 2012
The Yankees are desperately seeking an addition to their starting rotation and they may ultimately have to choose either Matt Garza or Edwin Jackson.
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Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com | Jan 2, 2012
The Yankees are unable to offer anything more to Hiroyuki Nakajima than a utility role and also are unlikely to meet his salary demands.
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Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter) | Jan 1, 2012
The Yankees and Red Sox have spent less than $9 million combined on free agents this offseason.
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Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter) | Jan 1, 2012
The Yankees are believed to be far apart in talks with Japanese shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima on a contract.
