Just spoke to a Yankees Exec Who Can Be Trusted and learned this:
The YEWCBT said that Brian Cashman has made his final offer and will not toss in Ian Kennedy, Alan Horne or Austin Jackson. That would seem to favor the Red Sox but the Dodgers and Angels are now getting in the mix with the Yankees on the outskirts.
Hughes, Melky and a mid-level prospect. Take it or leave it.
The Angels have now entered the mix for Santana as well reports Buster Olney.
Here are a few other rumors:
- Dan Haren’s name has been linked in two deals today. First with the Diamondbacks that would include Connor Jackson going to the A’s and a second deal with the Detroit Tigers. The A’s have asked the Tigers for both pitcher Andrew Miller and outfielder Cameron Maybin, but the Tigers seem unwilling to trade both of them.
- The big rumor today is Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis being shipped to the Tigers for Miller, Maybin and a few other prospects. Stay tuned on that one.
- The Dodgers may be close to landing Erik Bedard from the Orioles for Matt Kemp and Jonathan Broxton. The Orioles are crazy if they trade Bedard.
Back with more in a bit.