The Yankees did 
not pick up their option on Andrew Brackman, a former first round draft pick, making Brackman a free agent. Brackman made his MLB debut for the Yankees in September 2011. Cashman says, ” I would love to bring him back on a minor league deal.”
Other Yankees Updates:
Joba Chamberlain tweeted to Kim Jones that he is tentatively planned to be off a mound before Thanksgiving.
Brian Cashman on Jesus Montero, courtesy of Kim Jones:
“He could be a catcher, he could be a DH, he could be a bat off the bench, depending on how the roster looks.”
Brian Cashman on the Yankees winter plans, courtesy of Scott Miller:
Yankees winter wish list according to GM Cashman: “Pitching, pitching, pitching.”
Cashman on Russell Martin, after comparing his leadership skills to that of Thurman Munson:
“He’s under our control. (Arbitration eligible.) He was fantastic, he didn’t disappoint. ….I’m a big fan.”
