Cashman Talks Jeter, A-Rod And More

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman was on ESPN New York 98.7, joining The Michael Kay Show to discuss some of the many storylines happening around his club. He talked about everything from Jeter to A-Rod, to Granderson and trade talks. Here's just some of what he had to say:

* Cashman talked about Derek Jeter and the decision to place him on the DL.

Cashman on Jeter: "We did an MRI last night and it showed some healing." #Yankees
— Gavin Ewbank (@GavinEwbank2013) July 19, 2013

Cashman on Jeter: "He's been able to walk around without pain ... he's done nothing but get treatment" #Yankees
— Gavin Ewbank (@GavinEwbank2013) July 19, 2013

Cashman also said that Jeter had wanted to take the week off and see how things felt, but clearly it just didn't get good enough to play. He has no regrets over bringing back Jeter last Thursday, saying that he was going to play shortstop for the Yankees on Friday and was going to DH in Scranton on Thursday, so having him DH in the Bronx made no difference.

* Cashman was asked about A-Rod, how he was doing and what we could expect to see from him.

Cashman on A-Rod: " In the first week (of rehab), he was going through the motions, but now he's fully submerged." #Yankees
— Gavin Ewbank (@GavinEwbank2013) July 19, 2013

Cashman on A-Rod: "(his return) has already been decided if he's healthy ... right now it's Monday ... it's full steam ahead." #Yankees
— Gavin Ewbank (@GavinEwbank2013) July 19, 2013

Cashman on A-Rod: "We really look forward to him coming back on Monday." #Yankees
— Gavin Ewbank (@GavinEwbank2013) July 19, 2013

Cashman on A-Rod: "We need to improve in every way and Alex Rodriguez will help us." #Yankees
— Gavin Ewbank (@GavinEwbank2013) July 19, 2013

Cashman was also asked what type of player we should expect A-Rod to be, he said that it would be really hard to tell. He said that some days we might see something close to the old Alex Rodriguez and others we might see someone who's lost his touch.

But overall, he stated that he couldn't wait for A-Rod to come back and hopefully provide some production at third base, a position that the Yankees haven't had much coming from this season.

 * Cashman was asked about Curtis Granderson and he gave us an update on his recovery.

Cashman on Granderson: "Hopefully in the next two week, we'll get him out into a rehab assignment." #Yankees
— Gavin Ewbank (@GavinEwbank2013) July 19, 2013

Granderson has started to take batting practice and Cashman said that the hope is within the next 10 day or so, they'll be able to get him into some game action. There is nothing to update on Francisco Cervelli at this time, according to Cashman.

* Next up, Cashman gave us some information on Michael Pineda and what his future might hold with the Yankees.

Cashman on Pineda: "He look really good (in his last outing)... he's healthy he looks good." #Yankees
— Gavin Ewbank (@GavinEwbank2013) July 19, 2013

He added that as of right now, Pineda has been on a pitch count, but he's still looking very good in his outing, according to the scouts he's had at the games. He said that it's possible Pineda could join the Yankees bullpen at some point in time and maybe even a starting role if a position opens up.

But right now, he helps out the Yankees in giving them some pitching depth in the minors. Cashman really likes the way the Ivan Nova has been throwing and with Phelps on the DL, he doesn't know when Pineda will get a chance to pitch in the Bronx.

* Cashman talked about Mariano Rivera and his All-Star Game moment for the ages.

Cashman on Mo's All-Star entrance: "It was very touching to see ... it was a good tribute to him as a person." #Yankees
— Gavin Ewbank (@GavinEwbank2013) July 19, 2013

Cashman on Mariano: "I've asked him (to come back), but he's not changing his mind." #Yankees
— Gavin Ewbank (@GavinEwbank2013) July 19, 2013

Cashman was asked whether he would try asking Mariano come back for another season after 2013 is over and he said that they have discussed it, but as of right now, Mariano has no intention to not retire. He said that if he decided the play another season, the Yankees would be the first to know.

Well, that's all for now. Jeter is expected to speak to the media at some point before the game, so follow me on Twitter to keep an eye out for that. Until then, you can also read tonight's game preview with lineups and much more.

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