With the Yankees recent charge they are looking at their options available for upgrading the team. The most glaring need is in the bullpen where Kyle Farnsworth, Scott Proctor, and Brian Bruney have all been erratic at best.
The new idea the organization has is to look to deal these relievers to upgrade the offense. They would then look to upgrade the bullpen from within by calling up Sean Henn and Chris Britton.
The deal the Yankees are paying most attention to now would be for utility man Wilson Betemit. Last year they failed to get Betemit from the Atlanta Braves at the deadline and they are still interested in him now. The Dodgers have a need for bullpen help since Chad Billingsley has moved to the rotation. Though they apparently are not too impressed with what the Yankees are offering.
Found July 19, 2007 on
Hot Stove New York:
PLAYERS:
Scott Proctor,
Brian Bruney,
Kyle Farnsworth,
Wilson Betemit,
Sean Henn,
Chad Billingsley
TEAMS: New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves
TEAMS: New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves
Original Story:
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