Joe Torre intends to return as manager of the New York Yankees next season, saying Tuesday that ?I still want to manage here.? Torre, who has two years left on his contract, had not spoken about his future since the Yankees lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Los Angeles Angels. Torre, who has led New York to four World Series titles, met Monday in Tampa, Fla., with Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. On Monday, the Yankees began pressing ahead with their offseason transformation, asking and receiving permission from the Atlanta Braves to speak with pitching coach Leo Mazzone. General manager Brian Cashman still has not determined whether he will sign a new deal or leave when his current contract expires at the end of the month. New York was eliminated from the playoffs by the Los Angeles Angels eight days ago.