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Yankees After Pitching; Ask About Lopez And Batista

While it is appearing increasingly unlikely that Barry Zito, Dontrelle Willis or Jason Schmidt will be dealt, the Yankees have inquired about several mid-level pitchers including Arizona's Miguel Batista and Baltimore's Rodrigo Lopez, according to sources.

"Are they really expecting to get much from (Sidney) Ponson? Or (Shawn) Chacon?" said one executive. "That seems to be a bigger need than getting a right fielder."

Via New York Daily News

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D'Backs Gonzalez Unhappy With Manager's Decision

Arizona manager Bob Melvin told Luis Gonzalez he was going to start rookie Carlos Quentin in left field Thursday night to give him a night off against a tough left-hander.

Gonzalez took it a different way. The 16-year veteran interpreted his benching as a sign the organization may be ready to part company with him at year's end. There has been speculation the club will not pick up its $10 million option on Gonzalez for 2007.

Via AP

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Arizona Looks To Deal Green

The Diamondbacks are reportedly looking into trading Shawn Green.

Such a deal would get the team out from under Green's contract - he's still owed about $16 million through 2007 - and open a position for an outfield prospect such as Carlos Quentin or Scott Hairston.

Via Arizona Republic

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Arizona To Give Melvin Two-Year Extension

The Arizona Diamondbacks will reward manager Bob Melvin with a two-year contract extension, according to major league sources, with an announcement due any day. In the National League West every team is in it, and the Diamondbacks are building around sinkerballer Brandon Webb.

Via Boston Globe

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