TAMPA — The Yankees’ organizational meetings to address offseason plans are under way.
General manager Brian Cashman, president Randy Levine and senior adviser Gene Michael were among the team officials participating in meetings Monday at the Yankees’ complex here with managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner.
Coming off an ALCS loss to Texas, establishing budget figures and negotiating strategies for potential free agents — a list that includes Rangers ace Cliff Lee and Rays left fielder Carl Crawford — are two of the discussion items.
The Yankees also need to work out new contracts with shortstop Derek Jeter, closer Mariano Rivera and left-hander Andy Pettitte, should he decide not to retire.