Latest On Yankees-Washburn Talks
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... According to Peter Abraham:
One trade the Yankees could make now if they wanted would be Kei Igawa and a B-level prospect to Seattle for LHP Jarrod Washburn and DH/1B Jose Vidro. The Yankees would take on $16 million (plus a $500,000 buyout for Vidro) while shedding the $9.4 million owed to Igawa.
So for roughly $7.1 million, you get Washburn for this year and next and Vidro for this season. Washburn would likely want something to waive his no-trade clause, which includes the Yankees. ...
The Yanks At The Deadline
The 3rd String Safety —
... to run out at some point.
-They need a right handed bat; Matusi and Posoda are probably done for the Year.
Obviously all these needs won’t be filled and while the Yankees are never quiet at the deadline I don’t expect a ton of action. Cahsman isn’t going to change gears all of a sudden and deal away a farm system he has rebuilt from scratch.
Right now the most prominent Yankee trade rumor involves acquiring Jarrod Washburn from Seattle.
According to Peter Abraham:
“One trade the Yankees could make now if they ...
Rumor Mill Roundup: July 24
FanHouse —
... down really quick. New York is at least kicking the tires on catchers, making inquiries about four catchers -- Gerald Laird, Paul Lo Duca, Miguel Olivo and Rod Barajas. The asking price for Olivo and Laird would likely be prohibitive, while Lo Duca probably wouldn't be a very good clubhouse fit. Barajas is a possibility, but I'm still betting on the Yankees adding elsewhere and sticking with Jose Molina down the stretch. Jarrod Washburn remains in play and New York could get him and Jose Vidro for just Kei Igawa, according to ...
