Yanks Again Discussing Derek Lowe With Atlanta
By Frank Russo ~ December 15th, 2009. Filed under: Rumor Mill.
Our main Yankees source down in Tampa informed us on Monday night the Yanks have been in discussions with Atlanta regarding Derek Lowe. If you remember we reported that Atlanta contacted Brian Cashman in late November to let him know Lowe was available. As has been recently reported over the past month, the Braves are looking to rid themselves of Lowe’s contract. The Yankees had a keen interest in the sinker baller last off-season before deciding on A.J. Burnett. They feel that Lowe would be a perfect backend of the rotation starter. As far as other pitching options go, the team is showing considerable interest in both Ben Sheets and Justin Duchscherer.
On the DH front, the Yanks are showing some interest in New Jersey native Jack Cust, who was non-tendered this past weekend by Oakland.
As for Johnny Damon and Jason Bay, rumors are swirling that San Francisco is preparing to offer Bay a 5 year deal and are considering offering Damon a 4 year contract. We contacted an NL West source of ours that would neither confirm, nor deny, the clubs interest in both players. Stay tuned!
