Francesa: Yankees are being "cavalier" about Mariano Rivera

On WFAN today, Mike mentions Brian Cashman's words a few days ago (in effect) oh, we'll sign him, Mariano will be with the Yankees next year, yeah. Mike wouldn't bring up something like this if it weren't true, and it's in line with the attitude to date, so I'll go from there.

• Francesa says, accurately, that the Yankees are being "cavalier" about Rivera. First, you don't make the statement that you'll have ANY player under contract next year on any team unless you have it on paper, which he didn't claim to.

Francesa doesn't suggest what Rivera will do, but says, "The Yankees have earned the right to be paid back by Rivera. He should file for free agency, and IF the Yankees call, tell them he's testing the market."

• I've already made my comments on the subject. No one is in a position to guarantee Mariano will be a Yankee. Yet, many are saying they're sure he'll be back and you're stupid if you don't think so. Then they change the subject. Cavalier people.

***UPDATE on Brian Cashman's recent comment alluded to here by Francesa: Reported in the Palm Beach Post 4/01/07 by Carlos Frias.

• ""He's the best and he'll still be the best," Cashman said.

• "We'll get something done with him at the appropriate time.""

In the same article referencing the Yankee future of Rivera:

• ""Something will get done," Jeter says, facing his locker as he pulls on his jersey. He turns to make eye contact and stresses the point.

"Something will get done.""

Comments from article in the Palm Beach Post, 4/01/07 by Carlos Frias, "Rivera Relishes Role as Yankees' Anchor."

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