FWIW, according to ESPN Arizona supposedly offered a 3-player package including one major leaguer, and San Diego also made an offer with Scott Linebrink as the centerpiece.

And that's the equivalent of us giving up Mike MacDougal for him.

 

So in other words, forget about it.

If Scott Linebrink is part of the SD package, he's already too pricy to acquire. The Sox may be interested, but I'm not, especially at that kind of price.

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At least the ESPN folks/fools are floating the idea that dealing Johnson could also be associated with an attempt by the Yankees to move themselves into the Barry Zito sweepstakes.

 

Given that they basically can print money in the Bronx and will have a beautiful new stadium before any Zito contract hits its last few years, that might be a very sensible move for the Yankees.

There is nothing wrong with getting a RJ or a Roger Clemens for a year while we figure out which of these prospects will be legit, with no pressure on them. Also, helps us build depth in case one of our 4 vet pitchers suffer any injuries.

 

I would have been ok if the Sox had gone after a Maddux too for a year.

According to KFMB in San Diego, Chad Tracy is involved in the trade talks.

I'll trade the Yankees Ed Farmer for Johnson....

According to KFMB in San Diego, Chad Tracy is involved in the trade talks.

Tracy + 2 spects for RJ is a steal for the Yanks.

 

Tracy can play at 1B, and rotate in the OF, and then they sign Zito with the money they save from trading RJ.

Is Randy Johnson going to net the Yankees more talent that Garcia did for the Sox? If so, KW was fleeced.

Is Randy Johnson going to net the Yankees more talent that Garcia did for the Sox? If so, KW was fleeced.

I think the only reason he wouldn't net as much would be the additional cash he is owed. Its amazing on this board how awful pitchers on other teams are and how valuable they are as White Sox players when they have similar numbers.

According to KFMB in San Diego, Chad Tracy is involved in the trade talks.

 

Wow.

Randy Johnson is still a tough pitcher but about the end of the line. KW is going for youth no way is he going to trade for Johnson.

I think the only reason he wouldn't net as much would be the additional cash he is owed. Its amazing on this board how awful pitchers on other teams are and how valuable they are as White Sox players when they have similar numbers.

 

It could be because Garcia is 12 years younger, and put up better numbers than Randy. Call it a hunch.

Tracy + 2 spects for RJ is a steal for the Yanks.

 

Tracy can play at 1B, and rotate in the OF, and then they sign Zito with the money they save from trading RJ.

I dont see AZ giving up a package like that fort RJ> I would offer one ok player, and if they dont take the offer, oh well, leave them with his 43 year old arm and his inflated salary.

 

According to KFMB in San Diego, Chad Tracy is involved in the trade talks.

IN fact, I think that is the media trying to drive up the price on RJ. call it a hunch.

D-Backs will not want the entire salary. He would probably take a place closer to home but would want a contender. If back healthy, this would be a major type move that KW loves to make (if not Clemens). It would also make more sense to the McCarthy move to open up a rotation spot for a year until the prospects are ready.

 

 

I have to disagree with you that this is the type of trade KW likes to make. Randy Johnson has some upside, but if we trade for him and he has a year or two left we lose the advances we just made with the acquisition of young players and keeping the payroll in line. The Yankees will want a lot for the Big Unit and I think someone else should pay it not the Sox.

I have to disagree with you that this is the type of trade KW likes to make. Randy Johnson has some upside, but if we trade for him and he has a year or two left we lose the advances we just made with the acquisition of young players and keeping the payroll in line. The Yankees will want a lot for the Big Unit and I think someone else should pay it not the Sox.

 

I'm sorry but 43 year old pitchers do not have "upside".

I'm sorry but 43 year old pitchers do not have "upside".

Roger Clemens says hi.

Roger Clemens says hi.

 

Even Clemens doesn't have upside. At that age, the are what they are or they are on the way down.

Even Clemens doesn't have upside. At that age, the are what they are or they are on the way down.

 

 

I think he has an upside but a downside too. I feel real strong both ways about this one

I think he has an upside but a downside too. I feel real strong both ways about this one

 

Now there is a bold, definitive post.

Yankees complete a 5 year, $20 million deal with Japanese pitcher Kei Igawa. This gives the Yankees 5 starters, then the 2 rookies, and Pavano, so they're in a good position to deal away a starter if they want.

Im pretty sure Randy Johnson has a no trade clause. And he also said back in 2005 offseason that he wouldn't pitch on the southside. Well thank you for that Randy, after all we did win the world series that year!!

Screw Randy Johnson!!