Brian Cashman is believed to be on the Phillies' short list of GM candidates, possibly even the favorite, while the Yankees gauge their chances of keeping him. The Yankees are not believed to have made him an offer, but they are considering a three-year proposal with a slight raise over his current $1.1-million salary. The Yankees likely will present him their offer sometime next week, and they hope to have an answer before his contract expires Oct. 31. Cashman has not addressed his situation since he broke down after the Yankees lost Monday, which made it seem as if he's ready to leave the only team he's worked for. The Phillies also are believed to be interested in former Astros general manager Gerry Hunsicker, who has ties to the Philadelphia area and has a personal relationship with Phillies president Dave Montgomery, who will have the final say on their hire.