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"I have a big seat at the table, but I don't sit at the head of the table," Cashman said. "I know my place. I know my job description. I know my responsibilities. And I know my abilities to make recommendations. They carry a lot of weight. It doesn't necessarily carry the day every day. I respect and understand that."
Without giving any specifics, Cashman touched on several players:
On Posada: "He's been one of the best catchers in Yankee history and a borderline Hall of Famer and obviously is in the free-agent category currently. So I think that's something that we'll have to discuss here in the short term but it's not something I'm prepared to talk to about today."
On Martin: "He came in here and we thought he was Thurman Munson-like. I wasn't here in the '70s, but you know what Thurman Munson stood for, represented, how he played the game and leadership that he provided in the clubhouse."
On Burnett: "He's had to deal with adversity because of the inconsistent performance. He hasn't shied away from it and he continues to take that ball every five days and do everything he possibly can to secure a win and be the best he could possibly be. ... I expect him to be in the rotation going forward."
On right fielder Nick Swisher, whose option was exercised Saturday: "He has been one of the better offensive right fielders in the game ever since he's been here. ... We're lucky to have him. It was any easy call."
NOTES: RHP Andrew Brackman has been released by the New York Yankees, four years after signing a contract for a $3.35 million bonus.
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