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Steinbrenner Was Hospitalized Sunday, Returned To Tampa Monday

Yankees owner George Steinbrenner was hospitalized for the second time in three years after becoming ill while watching his granddaughter perform in a play.

Steinbrenner was taken by paramedics to UNC Hospitals on Sunday, The Daily Tar Heel reported Tuesday. Steinbrenner was released Monday morning and returned to Tampa, Fla., spokesman Howard Rubenstein said.

Via AP


Cashman Already Has A Potential Sheffield Trade In Place

The Cubs and Phillies have been the two teams who have been the most aggressive in dealing with Brian Cashman in regards to a trade for Gary Sheffield.

Sources say that Brian Cashman has a trade in place that he could pull the trigger on immediately.

A person familiar with the team's plans said "there is no urgency" to the process. The Yankees seem inclined to wait at least a little longer with the hope that the market for Sheffield improves.

Via Newsday


Sincere Interest In A-Rod From White Sox, Angels And Cubs

There is sincere interest in Alex Rodriguez from at least three clubs - the White Sox, Angels and Cubs - and the Yankees will be gauging all potential trades in the coming weeks.

Scott Boras told the New York Daily News that in no uncertain terms that Rodriguez would not be going anywhere and that the Yankees did not want to send him anywhere.

?(Yankees general manager) Brian Cashman and I had a discussion and he made it clear that he has no intention of trading Alex, and I told him that Alex Rodriguez has a no-trade clause,? Boras said. ?There will be no movement of Alex Rodriguez this offseason. ?Alex came to New York and has averaged about 40 home runs a year. Last time I checked, there aren?t a lot of guys doing that. He came here because he wanted to be in a winning situation, and the team has been close but hasn?t done it yet. He wants to stay and be a part of doing it.?

Via Boston Herald


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