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The Yankees are chasing everyone. Or so it seems according to FN and their sources. This one would make sense for them though since it's a pitcher.

Hughes and Kennedy? They have a lot less value than they did a year ago.

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Originally posted 08:01 AM ET  10.17 by 50yearfan

Hughes and Kennedy? They have a lot less value than they did a year ago.

No doubt. The fellas in that organizational meeting are aware that despite the fact that both pitchers started the season in the rotation, they combined for 73.2 innings, a 7.45 ERA and an 0-8 reccord, right?

Based on 2008, if you sewed Hughes and Kennedy together, you'd have one really **** relief pitcher.

Yanks will get Peavy, god forbid Atlanta ever gets in a bidding war over a player.

The Yankees have stated that they are going to sign every free agent that becomes available

Its funny they wouldnt trade hughes and kenndy for santana but would for peavy who hasnt pitched in the AL ever.

i don't think this will happen for the yanks. peavy has made clear he wants to stay in the national league and not to mention i think atl would be closer to home for him. but man, would he be an excellent pick up for the yanks.....i'll keep dreamin!!

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Originally posted 08:46 AM ET  10.17 by DontHate!

Its funny they wouldnt trade hughes and kenndy for santana but would for peavy who hasnt pitched in the AL ever.

excellent point-
we have had MAJOR issues with NL pitchers

No chance the Padres would even take a deal for Kennedy AND Hughes. Last year, with those two coming up to the bigs, their farm system looked pretty strong. Now with the issues they had last year, the farm system looks weak. I think the Yankees would probably have to give up Austin Jackson, Kennedy/Hughes, and a major league player like Melky/Edwar Ramirez. I don't see it happening. Especially because Peavy wants to stay in the NL.

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Originally posted 08:18 AM ET  10.17 by SlinkyRedfoot

No doubt. The fellas in that organizational meeting are aware that despite the fact that both pitchers started the season in the rotation, they combined for 73.2 innings, a 7.45 ERA and an 0-8 reccord, right?Based on 2008, if you sewed Hughes and Kennedy together, you'd have one really **** relief pitcher.

Excellent comments....So I guess we will get called "NY Haters" today for making critical comments? The Philly **** were coming out of the woodword yesterday.

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Originally posted 08:56 AM ET  10.17 by JB:

No chance the Padres would even take a deal for Kennedy AND Hughes. Last year, with those two coming up to the bigs, their farm system looked pretty strong. Now with the issues they had last year, the farm system looks weak. I think the Yankees would probably have to give up Austin Jackson, Kennedy/Hughes, and a major league player like Melky/Edwar Ramirez. I don't see it happening. Especially because Peavy wants to stay in the NL.

The Yankees would be giving up to much. I still didnt give up on Hughes. I think he can be good if he is healthy and can stay Healthy. He's only turning 22 or is 22. He shows signs of being a very good pitcher. Both of them started the season in the rotation having alot of burden on there shoulders. We seen established pitchers come to NY and break down from the pressure. Having two young guys being part of your rotation and expecting greatness from them was to much right away. They have to be worked into the role. Hughes showed toughness i think in the 07 game. But he was j ust hurt. Kenndy I think couldnt handle the pressure right away. But back to your comment I think thats to much for Peavy who hasnt pitched in the AL. They have CC, AJ, and Lowe as free Agent I think you go for that and try to sign one atleast and trade for a decent pitcher that can eat innings. I more big on Lowe then AJ since he's hurt to much. Lowe already pitched in the AL against the Yankees in big spots. I think it was game 7 in 04 when he came up big!! Plus he's innings eater.

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Originally posted 08:52 AM ET  10.17 by jgb

excellent point- we have had MAJOR issues with NL pitchers

That's a strong statement

07 Playoff game* when he came in as a relief pitcher.

He would actually make sense for the Yankees, it's obviously their biggest weakness. But I still think it would take more than those 2, maybe Melky or a package of prospects? You can't really tell how desperate they are yet

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Originally posted 09:08 AM ET  10.17 by DontHate!

07 Playoff game* when he came in as a relief pitcher.

one game doesn't make a pitcher, the next year(last season) he was on better then a AAA pitcher that should stay in AAA.... kennedy well he should have stayed in college, i don't ever want to see that guy in Pinstripes ever again.

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Originally posted 09:30 AM ET  10.17 by NYY25to13

one game doesn't make a pitcher, the next year(last season) he was on better then a AAA pitcher that should stay in AAA.... kennedy well he should have stayed in college, i don't ever want to see that guy in Pinstripes ever again.

I didnt say that made him a great pitcher I said He showed TOUGHNESS!! about your AAA point thats why i also said they showed be slowly worked in to the rotation.

Should*

From now until the start of spring training expect to hear that every single player to be either traded/signed by the Yankees at some point or another. Must be a slow news days so the writers are going with the standard template of "[Insert Team Here] is chasing/looking at/will trade/will sign [Insert Name of Player Here].

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Originally posted 09:06 AM ET  10.17 by The TRUTH

Excellent comments....So I guess we will get called "NY Haters" today for making critical comments? The Philly **** were coming out of the woodword yesterday.

Yes they did, and they slapped you around like a 2 dollar w h o r e...........

This is a good move for the Yankees. Give up the useless talent that they wouldnt give up for Johan Santana last year. BUT do it for a guy who breaks a rib during a celebration and is starting to resemble Kerry Woods with the physician visits.