"Now that the Yankees head to their offseason, a look at what they must do to get ready for 2012:

1. Retain the GM

The Yankees want general manager Brian Cashman back, and Cashman doesn't seem to want to go anywhere. So, it's a safe bet Cashman and the franchise that has employed him his entire adult life will quickly agree on a new contract. The faster they retain Cashman, the quicker he can move to explore trades for more pitching."