Let’s check in with the Yankee related trade news…
First, the Yankees–along with the Red Sox and Tigers–are interested in current Athletic reliever Craig Breslow. Breslow, who will be 30 in August, has pitched 189.2 innings in his big league career (200 games) to the tune of a 151 ERA+. His FIP is 3.79 and his xFIP is 4.51. He’s walked about four per nine in his career, but he’s done a good job (0.7 HR/9) of keeping balls in the park. His line against lefties is also very impressive: .199/.277/.316/.593 in 318 PAs. As someone who doesn’t have much faith in Boone Logan, Breslow could be a good addition.
While he hasn’t been linked specifically to the Yankees, I’d like to keep up on Brett Myers. The Astros say they would need to be overwhelmed by a trade offer for Myers. I think he’d be a good addition for the Yankees, but the price has to be right. The Astros are outside their heads if they think a team will give them a blow away offer for Myers.
Jayson Stark reminds us that the Yankees aren’t likely to be in on Ted Lilly. As I said in the comments on Stephen’s article a few days ago, there’s really no reason for the Yankees to trade for a pure starter like Lilly unless they know Andy Pettitte is going to be out for the year.
We got word the other day that the Yankees were interested in Jhonny Peralta for the bench role. I’m not too keen on him, really. He hits better than Ramiro Pena–but most people do–without offering the good defense and low salary. If the deal was really sweet for the Yankees–that is a low cost in players and perhaps even some salary pick up from the Indians–I could go for this, but I’m not a huge fan of Peralta’s.
The Yankees may also be in on Dan Haren. I’m not sure if this is real interest or just driving up the price interest or a writer linking the Yankees because that’ll get it more noticed interest, but I’m interested nonetheless. I’ve always liked Dan Haren and if the Yankees can buy low on him, that’d be great. Of course, that would all but guarantee a move to the bullpen for Phil Hughes. It would also make the off-season interesting with a lot of pitchers for a few spots.
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There won’t be any buying low on Dan Haren. He is talented and he has a team-friendly contract for a starter with top-of-rotation stuff. Think Joba Chamberlain (if the D-backs like him and want to reunite him with Ian Kennedy in a “Yankee-might-have-been” rotation) AND Jesus Montero. If not Chamberlain, then the top two pitching prospects at AAA/AA — choose two from among,say, Ivan Nova, Hector Noesi, Adam Warren, and Dave Phelps. If that sounds like a lot, well, it is, but I don’t see Arizona dumping Haren for less. So, should the Yankees be prepared to make such a deal?
lets stay pat..give up no one. lets not panic
Rumor has it that the D’backs want pitching pitching pitching in return for Haren. No way is Montero part of this deal. Haren is not Cliff Lee. Joba, Nova, McAllister would give the D’backs THREE major league pitchers by next season. Nova could probably step into their rotation right now and not embarrass himself. Hyping aside, I’m sure that none of the other teams to which the D’backs might be speaking is offering 2/5 to 3/5 of a 2011 rotation for a single pitcher. Would trio of Joba/Nova/ZMac be of sufficient quality? I dunno. Joba has been one of the most highly touted young pitchers in recent memory. Nova has been mowing down AAA batters with mid90s heat and improved secondary pitches. ZMac was described by numerous scouts as “near ML ready” and as a “potential back of the rotation guy” heading into the 2010 season. That’s a GREAT package for the D’backs. Joba still has star potential, after all. If the deal doesn’t happen, it’ll be for reasons other than the quality of the Yanks’ trade package. They’d offered the Mariners a better package for Lee than the Rangers…
If the Haren Deal does happen, who do you think is the clear winner in the trade? Will Arizona get the better end or will the Yanks take the snakes to the cleaners or will it be a nice even trade for both sides?
i don’t think the owner of that team will trade him to us..[ david wells] revenge
No I’m pretty sure this deal will get done because the names on Arizona’s list don’t include Montero and Romine, plus this is a top of the rotation type of pitcher in Haren and they aren’t asking for a ridiculous amount for him, I have faith in Cashman to get this deal done especially after Pettitte got injured.
That was 2 owners ago.
thanks for the tip, who are the other two…
Can’t see any reason why the Yanks would merely be looking to “drive up the price” on Haren. Which team would they be looking to block? Boston? No. Tampa? No. If the Yanks are really talking with the D’backs about Haren, it’s because they want Haren.