Joe Torre’s status on returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers as their manager for 2011 is still up in the air, but should he decide to come back working out a new deal won’t be an issue.

According to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times, Torre said, “I thought we had an understanding” when extension talks broke off during Spring Training.

Torre has not indicated whether or not he will retire. Earlier this month, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com said Torre will announce his plans for next season the Dodgers’ clinch a post season berth or are eliminated from playoff contention. His name has come up for open managerial positions such as the Chicago Cubs and possibly the New York Mets.

Should Torre retire, candidates to take his job include Don Mattingly and Tim Wallach.