From Ken Rosenthal:
The Yankees are telling clubs that they are open to moving outfielder Melky Cabrera, who would be a perfect fit for the White Sox.
Cabrera trails Brett Gardner in the Yankees' center-field competition. By trading him, the team could open at-bats for Nick Swisher, who was beaten out by Xavier Nady in right field but also plays center, left and first.
The Yankees have talked about trading either Nady or Swisher, but potential suitors might be more willing to part with young talent for Cabrera, who is 24 and four years away from free agency.
Jerry Owens, Brian Anderson and DeWayne Wise have been competing for the White Sox's centerfield job. Cabrera almost certainly would hold greater appeal.
Gary Matthews Jr. could be another possibility for the White Sox, if the Angels are willing to pay the vast majority of the $33 million remaining on the final three years of his contract. The White Sox have expressed some interest in a deal of that nature, one source said.
THOUGHTS FROM A DIE-HARD YANKEES FAN:
IMO, Melky can still be productive even on the bench. However, if he ends up the backup outfielder they should trade him if the trade makes sense of course.
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March 25, 2009
