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by Travis G on Jul 30, 2009 4:42 PM EDT in New York Yankees News

So Jarrod Washburn is still available, but Seattle asked for Hughes or Joba. Cash said no. Now they're apparently looking at non-top prospects in the Yankees system. Jon Heyman says that means everyone but Jesus, Jackson and Romine. If we could get Washburn for a B prospect, I'd be all for it.

How about Zach McAllister or Melky Cabrera? Would you give up Z-Mac or Melky for two months of Washburn (who's a FA after the year)?

A minor trade was made yesterday - the Yanks got Jason Hirsh from the Rockies for a PTBNL.

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wow

they asked for Joba or Hughes for Washburn?

I don;t even think Id go with McAllister and definitely not Melky, unless the Yanks are sure AJAX is ready right now.

by FreeBradshaw on Jul 30, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions

You keep Melky

Because he is clutch and because he is Robbies BFF.

by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Jul 30, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions

Melky and Cano definitely help keep the clubhouse loose

by Fluke on Jul 30, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions

i think Melky and Cano help keep Kate Hudson loose

;)

by Brian5517209 on Jul 30, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions

ah ha

nice

by justinxyankeesfan on Jul 30, 2009 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions

ZING!

by dzawaki on Jul 31, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions

None

Id keep all four

by Yankz09 on Jul 30, 2009 4:59 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

no deal

i would however give them Kei Igawa, Cody Ransom, and Joe Girardi for Ichiro and King Felix

by Brian5517209 on Jul 30, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions

melky

the last thing I would want the yankees to do is dish out Melky. He has certainly has earned his position this season. Now that Gardener is out, Melky will play a larger role for the Yankees.

by Fluke on Jul 30, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions

Washburn

For a commemorative “Inaugural Season” coffee cup, signed Jeter jersey and a promise to let them win a series next season.

by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Jul 30, 2009 5:18 PM EDT reply actions

Isn't Zach on the DL

with a dead arm? I would trade him. Melky, no. We are thin enough in the OF.

by Hood on Jul 30, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions

indeed Zach is

it’s not a serious thing but it’s good to have him rest since he’s at or near his innings limit
i think he has potential though so im a little skeptical to trading him, but then again we all know how our last control-type highly regarded pitching prospect IPK turned out so idk
plus, Washburn is a flyball pitcher aided by having the best defensive outfield in the majors and Safeco field

by Brian5517209 on Jul 30, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions

that's true

i do wonder how he would adapt to pitching full-time in a hitter’s ballpark like YS.

by Hood on Jul 30, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Hirsh

Anytime you’ve got a chance to get a guy with a 6.66 ERA in AAA, you’ve got to take it.

by long time listener on Jul 30, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions

It's the 2+ WHIP I fell in love with.

by Hood on Jul 30, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions

I think they got him for strategic purposes

When they call up Igawa and people go nuts, Cashman will say “Do you want me to call up Hirsh? Because I swear to God, I’ll call up Hirsh!” Then people will have to back down. Cashman is a genius.

by long time listener on Jul 30, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL

by Hood on Jul 30, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions

+1!!!

by waw on Jul 30, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions

i agree

because the Yankees are the only team to play GOD Bless America every game and have a pitcher in AAA that has an ERA of 6.66, the Yankees will receive help from both God and Satan and possibly a representative from purgatory

by Brian5517209 on Jul 30, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Cashman == Genius

by waw on Jul 30, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions

No way to ZMac or Melky

Think Hinske type package. I don’t think you rush to trade Igawa at this point unless it’s the right deal. He may yet be needed but Igawa + filler would be OK. No one with much of a future can be included since all you’re getting is 2 months of an expensive overachiever that only plays 1 in 5 games.

by Peter Lacock on Jul 30, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions

Igawa?

Id trade Igawa for a box of Tapioca pudding. Not even the ready made shit. THe one you gotta stir for and hour and slave over. Id also buy the other stuff to make the pudding. Just the Tapioca granules is what Id trade Igawa for.

by FreeBradshaw on Jul 30, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Well

it actually make some sense for the Ms, they have a large field that isn’t prone to the long ball and great Ofs. Kei Igawa have a chance of being servicable there. and in taking Igawa the Yankees would likely be more willing to dish out a extra prospect (or two)

If I were the Ms, maybe I ask for

Igawa+ Ramiro Pena + one of Zach Mcallister / Arody Vizciano / Dellin Betances / Manny Banuelos

by RollingWave on Jul 31, 2009 3:56 AM EDT up reply actions

c'mon now?

So the Yanks would give the M’s Igawa AND a better prospect? Id rather hang onto Igawa and let him rot in AAA.

If the M’s just take him as part of the deal, then OK. Maybe the Yanks pay a bit of his awful contract, but I wouldn’t sweeten the deal for them to take him.

by FreeBradshaw on Jul 31, 2009 8:05 AM EDT up reply actions