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Regarding: Yanks playing chicken with Mariners

The Yanks are in dire need of further assistance. Washburn would be a great asset. They should also go after Mark T., of Atlanta, move Bobby A., to center, Xavier N., to right and use Giambi and possibly Sexson as DH. Damon would go to left and Melky would be late inning replacement. Oh spare me the lashing for being a great mind.

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Yanks playing chicken with Mariners
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.

Regarding: Now the other Steinbrenner is unhappy

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Now the other Steinbrenner is unhappy
According to Brian Cashman and Joe Girardi, the meeting was routine, but Hal Steinbrenner emerged from a lengthy, closed-door session with his general manager and manager yesterday to say he was disappointed in the Yankees' performance so far this year. Hal, who shares supervision of the team with his older brother Hank, said he was not happy about inconsistent hitting and pitching as well as a rash of injuries. He specifically mentioned young pitchers Phil Hughes and Ian Kennedy, who are both on the disabled list.

Regarding: Yankees GM Cashman under fire

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Yankees GM Cashman under fire
The top baseball operations executive under Hank and Hal Steinbrenner in the Yankees' hierarchy is General Manager Brian Cashman, whose contract expires after the season. The more the Yankees lose, and the more impatient Hank Steinbrenner becomes, the more speculation Cashman faces on his future. Hank Steinbrenner said in spring training that he hoped to discuss a contract extension with Cashman, but Cashman would prefer to wait until the off-season. By then, if the Yankees have missed the playoffs, Steinbrenner may not want him back.