Now that the New York Yankees’ season is over, the organization is starting to shift into 2011 preparation mode that will start with two days of meetings in Tampa on Monday. According to The Journal News’ Chad Jennings, GM Brian Cashman has not been given a budget, he has not explored trade targets, he has not prioritized potential signing nor has he started negotiations with free agents.

Cashman says the team has two priorities this winter: starting pitching and a left-handed reliever.

“If I can find a left-handed reliever who can join Boone Logan, I think that will make our choices out of the pen better for our manager,” Cashman said. “It’s easy to talk about it. It’s harder to find it. Those are the obvious things that stand out for me: Continue to improve your starting rotation, find a left-handed reliever and then get after it.”

The team will have to also address free-agents such as Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettitte. When asked about his gut feeling on Pettitte:

“My gut doesn’t really matter,” Cashman said. “It really just matters what Andy wants to do, so it’s just not productive to have guts.”

The Yankees will likely look at other options that include the possibility of bringing back Kerry Wood and carrying a primary DH or using it as a platoon position.