July 15, 2004

 

Johnson only interested in the Yankees

Arizona Diamonbacks pitcher Randy Johnson has made it clear that it's New York or nowhere if he's to be traded, says the Phoenix-area East Valley Tribune.

 

The newspaper cites a source who "speaks often" with Johnson as saying the left-handed pitcher's comments about willing to consider a trade to a legitimate potential World Series as meaning the Yankees as the only team he would consider.

 

Johnson (who makes $16 million this season and next) has told the D-Backs, who have the worst record in the majors, he is willing to approve a deal to a contender. While the Boston Herald says four other teams besides the Yankees -- Anaheim, Boston and both the Cubs and the White Sox -- are interested in Johnson, the person close to the pitcher said Arizona should understand that Johnson desires to go to the Yankees.

 

But if Johnson would waive his no-trade clause only for the Yankees, that leaves a possible sticky situation. A Diamondbacks source told the Tribune the team will have to be "overwhelmed" in any deal. The Yankees are generally considered to have very little to offer in a trade

 

From CBSsportsline.com

http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/MLB_SC-RUMOR

So the same day there are 3 different reports, all saying 3 different things.

 

I guess we just have to sit back and wait.

Yeah good point.

I like the fact that there are no quotes of Randy Johnson saying that he only wants to go to the Yankees. Very professional rolleyeyes.gif

I like the fact that there are no quotes of Randy Johnson saying that he only wants to go to the Yankees.  Very professional  rolleyeyes.gif

LOL, that's true, this is turning into a fiasco, I wonder if RJ will yell at reporters again today!!!

"Speaks often" with RJ? Besides the obvious question of "who the hell is this," why would RJ talk to anyone about this knowing he'd probly go to the media? Does ARZ find this out before this guy does? Of course, this assumes this report is correct, which is a "who knows" at this point.

 

Reports tonight/tomrorow morning should be dramatic

I talk often to Randy Johnson too. He told me he only wants to go to the White Sox.

 

Both reports have the same amount of credibility to them.

I talk often to Randy Johnson too.  He told me he only wants to go to the White Sox.

 

Both reports have the same amount of credibility to them.

That is so cool. I wish I could talk to Randy Johnson all of the time.

July 15, 2004

 

Johnson only interested in the Yankees

Arizona Diamonbacks pitcher Randy Johnson has made it clear that it's New York or nowhere if he's to be traded, says the Phoenix-area East Valley Tribune.

 

The newspaper cites a source who "speaks often" with Johnson as saying the left-handed pitcher's comments about willing to consider a trade to a legitimate potential World Series as meaning the Yankees as the only team he would consider.

 

Johnson (who makes $16 million this season and next) has told the D-Backs, who have the worst record in the majors, he is willing to approve a deal to a contender. While the Boston Herald says four other teams besides the Yankees -- Anaheim, Boston and both the Cubs and the White Sox -- are interested in Johnson, the person close to the pitcher said Arizona should understand that Johnson desires to go to the Yankees.

 

But if Johnson would waive his no-trade clause only for the Yankees, that leaves a possible sticky situation. A Diamondbacks source told the Tribune the team will have to be "overwhelmed" in any deal. The Yankees are generally considered to have very little to offer in a trade

 

From CBSsportsline.com

http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/MLB_SC-RUMOR

This Article = Smoke screen

 

Getting teams to overpay that's all. f*** the Yanks :fyou

And the RJ soap opera continues, so much BS floating around now, no one has any idea what the real story is.

This is why the media can stink. I am going to go with the idea that he's not just going to push a deal to the Yanks and if he does, I think you'll see him staying in Arizona.

As long as he goes nowhere or to the Sox, I'm happy.

 

I am starting to think that with Frank's injury that maybe Beltran would be more valuable to this team.

I talk to Randy Johnson all the time too. He says he's good as a Yankee!

 

I don't really want him.

As long as he goes nowhere or to the Sox, I'm happy.

 

I am starting to think that with Frank's injury that maybe Beltran would be more valuable to this team.

I don't think so.

 

The offense can suffice without Big Frank, and other decent bats can be found to help with the offense. If we can get another ace pitcher, with that pitcher being probably the most dominant pitcher of his time, you do it.

 

With Johnson-Garcia-Buehrle-Loaiza-Garland, we could win the division with a s*** offense. We need pitching in the postseason, and Johnson-Garcia-Buehrle is quite possibly the best 1-2-3 in the majors.

I talk to Randy Johnson all the time too. He says he's good as a Yankee!

 

I don't really want him.

He told me that he told you he was going to the Angels.

 

That bastard! :finger

I asked a Magic 8-ball what Randy said, and it said "ask again later," so no help there

I don't think so. 

 

The offense can suffice without Big Frank, and other decent bats can be found to help with the offense.  If we can get another ace pitcher, with that pitcher being probably the most dominant pitcher of his time, you do it.

 

With Johnson-Garcia-Buehrle-Loaiza-Garland, we could win the division with a s*** offense.  We need pitching in the postseason, and Johnson-Garcia-Buehrle is quite possibly the best 1-2-3 in the majors.

Maybe so, but I still remember what David Justice did for the Yankees in 2000... he was awesome! A great Lefty bat could really help this team out. Especially when you consider how the same guy would also increase the defense of our outfield by a pretty good margin.

 

I think the impact both guys could have on this team are pretty significant. I think you might be surprised with how close the margin is. I dunno. It's a tough call to me with the whole Beltran vs. Johnson thing. They'd both be pretty valuable to this team.

I asked a Magic 8-ball what Randy said, and it said "ask again later," so no help there

That's wierd mine said "Signs point to yes"

 

Stupid 8 balls

I asked a Magic 8-ball what Randy said, and it said "ask again later," so no help there

That's gotta be the post of the day right there, sums it up perfectly.

The newspaper cites a source who "speaks often" with Johnson as saying the left-handed pitcher's comments about willing to consider a trade to a legitimate potential World Series as meaning the Yankees as the only team he would consider.

 

I've been thinking about this comment and I'm quite surprised at it since RJ should know first hand that the Yankmees don't always win it, and if he's not sure he can give another #1 pitcher Mike Mussina a call who also went to the Yankmees to "Win it all" and is now on his 4th yr of having not done so.

 

Well, if he stays put and the Sox are in the series, I'm sure a popular sign around the park is going to be "Hey Unit, who's not legit now?" or "Theorize This!!"

That's a sad thing to hear, like someone died in the family.

What happened to the post?

What happened to the post?     

I was had....I deleted it. Pretend it never happened.

Guys... the fact is that Magglio is the one saying these things. Jugger told me so..

Guys... the fact is that Magglio is the one saying these things. Jugger told me so.. 

Wow, nicely done steff.