Make it so, Number One

As many people have probably heard by now, your favorite team and mine, the New York Yankees are interested in acquiring the services of Mariners lefty Jarrod Washburn. The mere fact that the Yankees consider Washburn to be part of the solution signifies GM Brian Cashman's dedication to the "Let's Throw Shit Against the Wall and See What Sticks" style of management. Exhibits A and B of this seen below:





But, there remains an interesting possibility in these Washburn trade talks. Take it away Jon Heyman.

The Yankees are believed to want to send disappointing lefthander Kei Igawa to Seattle to offset Washburn's contract. Meanwhile, the Mariners could counter by asking that almost-as-disappointing designated hitter Jose Vidro be sent to New York along with Washburn.

Of course, if the sides can't agree on the other players, a transaction involving Washburn alone still could be a possibility. The Yankees have admired Washburn from afar, and it's no wonder, considering his lifetime 2.56 ERA against the storied Bronx team. The Yankees also would prefer to add pitching without surrendering any of their better prospects, and this may be one way to do it.

My thoughts:

DO IT NOW! DO IT NOW! TRADE IGAWA PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD CASHMAN.

That is all. Oh, an acquire Jason Bay.

(Ponson image courtesy of here, Sexson image from here)