Joe pitches to Damon:

The Yankees are talking with free-agent relievers Julian Tavarez, Octavio Dotel and Rudy Seanez, who is also talking with Boston.

... Asked whether the A's acquisition of Milton Bradley yesterday means that centerfielder Mark Kotsay is available, Oakland general manager Billy Beane replied, "Absolutely not."

Klap: Nomar at first base?:

If Boras' own negotiating history is any barometer, Damon could remain on the market well beyond New Year's. Either way, that won't impact the Yankees' pursuit of Garciaparra. If he signs elsewhere, Miguel Cairo remains an alternative, as does Pokey Reese, whose agents were contacted by Cashman last week.


Yanks plan to keep Carl - for now:

The Mariners (and to a lesser extent, the Tigers) are believed to have interest in Pavano, who signed a four-year deal for just under $40 million last winter. Since the Yanks are still waiting to see if Johnny Damon drops his contract demands from seven years to a more reasonable three or four, they could use Pavano as a chip to upgrade their bullpen - they have discussed righty Julio Mateo - instead of asking for Seattle center fielder Jeremy Reed. That has been the much-speculated deal (the Yanks are also looking at free agent relievers, including Julian Tavarez and Rick White).


Via Pro Sports Daily.