Yankees pursuing Gagne as trade deadline nears

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As the non-waiver trade deadline draws closer, the Yankees were among three, or possibly four, teams trying to pry relief pitcher Eric Gagne away from the Texas Rangers. The question is whether general manager Brian Cashman will agree to give up one of the top-level prospects before 4 p.m. today. Last night, indications were that he would not. The Yankees, Red Sox, Mets and perhaps the Seattle ... [link]

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Today in The Journal News
Published 7/31/2007 by Peter Abraham at The LoHud Yankees Blog
... The Yankees are pursuing Eric Gagne as the trade deadline approaches. This story also has some updates on Joba Chamberlain and Jason Giambi. ...

A Big Trade in Boston. Another One Coming?
Published 7/31/2007 by Paul SF at YFSF
... The Yankees are also pursuing Gagne, but their problem seems to be the same as the Sox', namely: ...

Trade Deadline today at 4:00 p.m. EST
Published 7/31/2007 by JMM at MY BASEBALL BIAS
... The Yankees are still trying to put together a deal to acquire Eric Gagne. Of course we all know by now that they aren’t giving up pitchers Phillip Hughes, Joba Chamberlain or Ian Kennedy, but may feel comfortable parting with pitcher Alan Horne and another prospect. The Yankees are really in the driving seat on this one because Gagne can’t nix a deal with his limited no-trade clause. He can say no to the Red Sox however, who are said to be interested as well, although, Gordon Edes reported this morning that the Rangers ...

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