According to a person with knowledge of the negotiations, the Randy Johnson trade proceedings have hit a serious roadblock.
As part of an agreement for waiving his no-trade clause, Johnson is looking for an extension, but the Diamondbacks, who already owe Johnson about $40 million in deferred money, apparently are looking for a way to factor some of that cash into the extension.
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Dec 30, 2006 11:07 AM EST
Doug Mientkiewicz is still a player of interest for the Yankees, which could use him to platoon at first base with Andy Phillips or Josh Phelps.
"We'll see if something develops," agent Casey Close said. "I can't say if anything will develop before the new year."
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Dec 30, 2006 11:03 AM EST
The Yankees and Diamondbacks have moved even closer to a Randy Johnson trade, and there is now such momentum, executives from both organizations strongly believe a deal will ultimately be completed despite what one termed "a lot of issues to resolve."
They key item is just how much of the $16 million Johnson is owed for 2007 the Yanks are willing to pick up and/or how much Johnson is willing to redirect toward a 2008 extension.
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Yankees Dec 2006 Archive
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New York Daily News | Dec 29, 2006
Sources close to the negotiations said Thursday that the Yankees and Diamondbacks could complete a trade to send Randy Johnson back to Phoenix before next week.
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New York Post | Dec 28, 2006
An official involved in the Barry Zito negotiations said that the Giants' offer may exceed the $100 million mark.
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AP | Dec 28, 2006
Former Yankees star Bobby Murcer was set to have surgery Thursday to remove a brain tumor, the Daily News reported.
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AP | Dec 27, 2006
As the Yankees kept talking about trading Randy Johnson, they finalized their $20 million, five-year contract with Japanese pitcher Kei Igawa on Wednesday.
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Newark Star-Ledger | Dec 27, 2006
At this stage in the negotiations, the San Diego Padres have provided the most competitive offer.
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AP | Dec 26, 2006
If the Yankees are serious about trading Randy Johnson, the Diamondbacks would love to have him back.
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Fox Sports | Dec 26, 2006
Shea Hillenbrand has agreed to a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
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New York Times | Dec 26, 2006
Trading Randy Johnson might give the Yankees a shot at signing Barry Zito.
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Arizona Republic | Dec 25, 2006
The Yankees have begun trade talks involving Randy Johnson with several teams, including the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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AP | Dec 22, 2006
The Yankees were slapped with a $26 million luxary tax for last season, rasing their total to almost $98 million over the last four years.
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MLB.com | Dec 22, 2006
The Yankees added another name to their growing farm system on Friday, signing Cuban prospect Juan Miranda to a four-year contract worth a little more than $2 million.
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AP | Dec 22, 2006
Andy Pettitte returned to New York for a reunion and decided to stay for a year, and $16 million.
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New York Daily News | Dec 20, 2006
One baseball official with knowledge of the situation acknowledged the Yanks also have discussed "in passing" the possibility of pursuing former Red Sox second baseman Mark Loretta to fill their void at first base.
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Newsday | Dec 19, 2006
Internal debats continue in the Yankee organization whether they should trade outfielder Melky Cabrera for Pittsburgh closer Mike Gonzalez.
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MLB.com | Dec 19, 2006
The Yankees are expected to officially welcome Andy Pettitte back to the Bronx later this week, but he may not be the only left-hander to put on his new pinstripes.
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New York Post | Dec 17, 2006
There are rumors that Randy Johnson has asked to be traded closer to his Arizona home.
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Newsday | Dec 16, 2006
In an effort to upgrade their bullpen, the Yankees have discussed a three-way trade with Pittsburgh and Atlanta, the basics of which would send Melky Cabrera to the Braves, bring Pirates closer Mike Gonzalez to the Bronx and give Atlanta first baseman Adam LaRoche to the Pirates.
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New York Daily News | Dec 14, 2006
Agent Randy Hendricks reiterated in an E-mail on Wednesday that Roger Clemens "will not make a decision until 2007.
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New York Daily News | Dec 14, 2006
The Yankees have renewed interest in RHP Joel Pineiro, who had a subpar season with the Mariners.
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AP | Dec 14, 2006
Yankees pitching prospect Hector Noesi was suspended Thursday for the first 50 games of next season after testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance under baseball's minor league drug program.
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ESPN | Dec 11, 2006
According to ESPN Deportes, the New York Yankees signed Cuban prospect Juan Miranda to a four-year contract worth $2 million.
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Newsday | Dec 11, 2006
The Cardinals have asked to view Carl Pavano's expansive medical records, according to a report in Sunday's St.
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AP | Dec 10, 2006
Andy Pettitte says he moved from Houston back to New York because the Yankees put on a "full-court press" and the Astros showed signs they were ready to move on without him.
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Bergen Record | Dec 9, 2006
Sources say Roger Clemens' name never came up during talks among the Hendricks brothers, the agents who represent both The Rocket and Andy Pettitte, and the Yankees.
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ESPN | Dec 8, 2006
Andy Pettitte and the Yankees have reached an agreement on a one-year deal worth $16 million, with a player option for a second season.
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AP | Dec 7, 2006
Andy Pettitte decided Wednesday he will pitch next year rather than retire, a move that will set off negotiations with his hometown Astros and the Yankees.
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AP | Dec 5, 2006
Andy Pettitte is strongly considering retirement, but is said to be intrigued with the idea of returning to the Yankees and "could possibly have a deal by the end of the week," according to a baseball source familiar with the negotiations.
