Rumour Mill: Yankees/Red Sox, Among Others, Battling For Jays Scott Downs with Big Time Names Being Dangled!

  SportsIllustrated.com is stating that the Toronto Blue Jays rookie GM, Alex Anthopoulos has asked the New York Yankees for super prospect Jesus Montero in exchange for left-handed relief pitcher Scott Downs. While the New York Post is reporting that the Yankees are more inclined to send struggling power pitcher Joba Chamberlain as compensation for the 34-year-old Toronto relief pitcher. As per usual, the main competition to the Yankees landing the top-tier Jays reliever is their old nemesis the Boston Red Sox. However, the New York Post is reporting that Jays GM s seeking the highly regarded infield prospect Casey Kelly in any deal with Toronto – a price the Red Sox are contemplating, but not biting…yet. If Casey Kelly is considered too steep a price to pay for the dominant RP Scott Downs, look for Boston to counter the offer with IF Jose Iglesias. If some of you are wondering why Boston, New York or even the rumoured Cincinatti (believed to be dangling Travis Wood or...