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The Yankees' acquisition of Bobby Abreu went so well two years ago they are trying to recreate it now with Jarrod Washburn. The ploy works like this: The Yanks locate a player who fills a need, a very expensive player whose contract does not expire until after the following season. The player's current team badly wants to excise the contract. There is just one team, however, with the financial heft to absorb the money. So the Yanks say they will assume every penny, but in exchange will give up marginal prospects, at best. The Yanks have told Seattle they will take on the $13 million-plus left on Washburn through next year, but to do that the Mariners will get no better than a Grade C-type prospect. For now, Seattle is refusing that offer. A game of chicken is ongoing, and all indications are the Yanks will see if the Mariners blink at the deadline as the Phillies did in 2006.

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Jarrod Washburn, AP Jarrod Washburn, AP

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July 28, 2008  05:46 AM ET
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Yes, I would like to order the 20 piece meal deal please.

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July 28, 2008  07:28 AM ET
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Trade him for a washing machine (no pun intended, refers to Semi-Pro)

July 28, 2008  08:21 AM ET
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Melky Cabrera and Brett Gardner for Washburn and his contract? Umm...no.

July 28, 2008  08:51 AM ET
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Melky Cabrera and Brett Gardner for Washburn and his contract? Umm...no.
Coletrain | 07/28/08, 08:21 AM

Yeah NO!!! that is a bad bad trade idea... if the Yank's are going to get washburn its going to be his contract and maybe a single a player

July 28, 2008  08:52 AM ET
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I wonder how much air time ESPN will devote today to the possible earth shattering Yankee acquisition of Jarrod Washburn? Why is it every time the Yankees go dumpster diving, it's news?

July 28, 2008  09:01 AM ET
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Get rid of Ponson!!!!!!!!!!! I'd rather stomach another Ian Kennedy attempt at the majors than watching Ponson try to beat good hitting.

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July 28, 2008  09:06 AM ET
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Good business. Makes sense to me.

July 28, 2008  09:27 AM ET
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Got to give Cashman credit-
he has handled things pretty well-

Washburn is NOT a big deal for us......
yes we need a starter- but only until Wang comes back.
so basically for a month

No reason to give up ANY top prospects
(maybe we can fleece ichiro out of them)

July 28, 2008  09:35 AM ET
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I would not offer much either...

July 28, 2008  09:36 AM ET
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Wish we had him last night against the Sox...Yanks are playing Bery Bery goo beisbol right now

July 28, 2008  09:36 AM ET
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Relax...it's just my armpit!!!!!

July 28, 2008  09:50 AM ET
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Melky Cabrera and Brett Gardner for Washburn and his contract? Umm...no.

Coletrain

I'm sure glad Garth Snow isn't The Yankee's GM, he'd jump at this

July 28, 2008  09:51 AM ET
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Relax...it's just my armpit!!!!!

AFScott | 07/28/08, 09:36 AM

Son, you posted this the Pennington thread already. Taint that funny.

July 28, 2008  09:54 AM ET
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Prediction: Washburn starts for the Yanks on Sunday against the Angels...and probably loses.

July 28, 2008  10:05 AM ET
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Get him for little, or don't get him. Good plan, stick to it.

 
July 28, 2008  10:12 AM ET
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The National economy and personal finances are going to hell and the Yankees are once again spending like drunken sailors. Is there any doubt as to why the organization is so hated?
On the other hand...nice pick up.

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