12/12: Rumor Roundup
Posted by: Patrick
Yanks contact Clemens' camp:
Mariners Notebook: M's hopeful on Felix:
With Damon, Yanks may try to score with four:
Yanks-Rays trade now could happen:
And only now is there a real chance of a trade occurring between the Rays and the Yankees. ...
... the Yankees don't have good enough prospects to acquire centerfielder Joey Gathright, closer Danys Baez or anyone else. In due time, however, if there's a fit, expect this group [new Devil Rays management] to possess an open mind.
Via Pro Sports Daily.
There is a little more fueling such talk now. The Yankees have had talks with Clemens' agents about a possible return to pinstripes, according to one of his reps. And the Red Sox also have made contact, according to a report in yesterday's Boston Globe.
"We have talked about things in general with the Yankees," one of Clemens' agents, Randy Hendricks, wrote in an E-mail to the Daily News yesterday. "We have told the teams that have called to talk to us in January because there is no rush, due to Roger's timetable."
"We have talked about things in general with the Yankees," one of Clemens' agents, Randy Hendricks, wrote in an E-mail to the Daily News yesterday. "We have told the teams that have called to talk to us in January because there is no rush, due to Roger's timetable."
Mariners Notebook: M's hopeful on Felix:
Speculation on trades between the Mariners and Yankees has often started with the premise that New York would insist on Jeremy Reed's inclusion in any proposal for right-hander Carl Pavano.
Now, that assumption seems outdated. One Yankees source said Sunday that they would not view Reed as a significant upgrade over Bubba Crosby.
Instead, the source said, Seattle would need to make bullpen components -- such as Julio Mateo, J.J. Putz, Rafael Soriano or some combination thereof -- a significant part of any deal for Pavano. New York also likes left fielder/designated hitter Raul Ibanez, but the Mariners would be reluctant to move him.
Now, that assumption seems outdated. One Yankees source said Sunday that they would not view Reed as a significant upgrade over Bubba Crosby.
Instead, the source said, Seattle would need to make bullpen components -- such as Julio Mateo, J.J. Putz, Rafael Soriano or some combination thereof -- a significant part of any deal for Pavano. New York also likes left fielder/designated hitter Raul Ibanez, but the Mariners would be reluctant to move him.
With Damon, Yanks may try to score with four:
The Yankees are starting to get serious with Johnny Damon, and according to a person familiar with the Yankees' plans, they'll be "very strong" players if Damon will consider a four-year offer.
The Yankees might try to get creative by offering an "out" clause, extra incentives or a higher annual salary. Discussions are intensifying, but agent Scott Boras has requested seven years, and Yankees people say they don't anticipate going past four.
The Yankees might try to get creative by offering an "out" clause, extra incentives or a higher annual salary. Discussions are intensifying, but agent Scott Boras has requested seven years, and Yankees people say they don't anticipate going past four.
Yanks-Rays trade now could happen:
And only now is there a real chance of a trade occurring between the Rays and the Yankees. ...
... the Yankees don't have good enough prospects to acquire centerfielder Joey Gathright, closer Danys Baez or anyone else. In due time, however, if there's a fit, expect this group [new Devil Rays management] to possess an open mind.
Via Pro Sports Daily.
