Cano's dad says Robbie wouldn't feel right leaving the Yankees

Jose Cano has guided his son Robinson throughout his whole life and now — while the younger Cano faces one of the biggest decisions of his professional career — father sounds like he knows what's best for the New York Yankees all-everything.

The elder Cano, who will be on the coaching staff of his son's Dominican Republic team for the World  Baseball Classic, says he hopes the All-Star second baseman stays in the Bronx for the rest of his career.

"We’re still waiting to see what’s going on with the Yankees. But the Yankees I don’t think are going to let him go." the elder Cano said Monday at George M. Steinbrenner Field. "I wish he can be here forever. I don’t think he’ll feel comfortable going to another city…I hope he can be a Yankee forever."

The older Cano said he speaks with his son nearly every day — including about the "significant offer" put on the table by Yankees general manager Brian Cashman last week.

The 30-year-old Robinson doesn't want the negotiations to become a distraction and has been pretty quiet about the contract talks — which could top the $200 million mark if his agent Scott Boras has his way.  But Pops gave an insight on what could be going on in his son's head.

"He loves it a lot. Being a Yankee means his whole life," Jose Cano said. "I hope something happens soon and he can feel better and more comfortable …. Me and Robinson, we talk every day. We talk about the contract, we talk about what’s gonna happen, if before the season starts he’s gonna sign the contract or not.

"I don’t know (if he will sign). But whatever happens, we’re going to be ready and he’s going to play baseball the same way. Like I said, I wish something can happen before the season starts."

Meanwhile the younger Cano laughed when told about his father's comments that included a prediction that Robbie would "sign for six or seven years."

"That's what he says," joked the son.

Maybe the more chatty Cano really does know that his son the ballplayer is contemplating staying a Yankee for life.

"I’m not a married guy, so the only people I have are my mom and my dad," said Robinson Cano.  "They’re always going to give you the right advice and they’re always going to do the best thing for you. Not everybody has the privilege to be able to spend time with your dad, not only on the field but in this kind of event where you’re playing for your country."

Enough said?