As the Yankees get camp underway, they’re likely to prioritize hammering out a new contract with Aaron Boone. Owner Hal Steinbrenner told the YES Network last month that the team planned to open extension talks with their eighth-year manager, whose deal expires at the end of the season. Those discussions have begun.

Steinbrenner mentioned during a recent interview on the YES Network that he was open to extending Boone, whose one-year option for this season was picked up in November. General manager Brian Cashman disclosed Friday afternoon that something could get done in that regard before the end of spring training.

Brian Cashman, speaking at the Pirates’ complex in Bradenton for Grapefruit League Media Day, said the Yankees and Aaron Boone are actively discussing a new deal.