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Denton True · 07-30-2003, 01:58 PM

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Yankees' efforts to add another relief pitcher suffered a severe blow last night when two of their top targets were traded elsewhere.

The more painful of the two disappointments was the deal that sent right-handed relief pitcher Scott Williamson from the Cincinnati Reds to the Boston Red Sox. The Yankees had been trying to get Williamson, and this is the second time in less than two weeks they've lost out to Boston on a bullpen deal.

The Red Sox were able to acquire left-hander Scott Sauerbeck from the Pirates, and this second disappointment was sure to upset owner George Steinbrenner, who hates losing to Boston.

"Money can't buy everything," one giddy Red Sox official said last night.

GM Brian Cashman said the Reds contacted him Monday night about Williamson, but the Reds asked the Yankees to send them Triple-A left-hander Brandon Claussen and $2.5 million in cash.

"Claussen and $2.5 million," an incredulous Cashman said. "That's what they wanted for Scott Williamson."

Cashman told them it was out of the question, and that was the end of it.

"I think it's another shrewd move by (Red Sox GM) Theo Epstein, and I think it makes their bullpen better," Cashman said.

The Yankees also had been trying to acquire left-hander Scott Schoeneweis from the Angels. But Schoeneweis, the New Jersey native from Lenape, went to the Chicago White Sox in a trade the Angels announced just before the Yankees took batting practice last night at Edison Field.

The Yankees continue to seek bullpen help, even after adding Bret Prinz from Arizona in the Raul Mondesi deal. They have been pressing the Marlins in an effort to get right-hander Vladimir Nunez, who is making $1.4 million to pitch for the Marlins' Triple-A team, and officials with both teams said last night that such a deal was still a strong possibility. They also could look at Milwaukee's Mike DeJean, Anaheim's Ben Weber and others, including Toronto right-hander Kelvim Escobar.

Escobar is drawing heavy interest from teams interested in starting pitchers, but an angry Steinbrenner could press his team to make a move for Escobar so the Red Sox don't.

BAWHHAHAHHAHAWAWAWAWWAWAWAHAHAHHAHAHHA!!!! The Yankees and their Fat, tub of goo owner are REALLY gripping now!

07-30-2003, 01:58 PM	#8
Denton True Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Boston Posts: 177	ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Yankees' efforts to add another relief pitcher suffered a severe blow last night when two of their top targets were traded elsewhere. The more painful of the two disappointments was the deal that sent right-handed relief pitcher Scott Williamson from the Cincinnati Reds to the Boston Red Sox. The Yankees had been trying to get Williamson, and this is the second time in less than two weeks they've lost out to Boston on a bullpen deal. The Red Sox were able to acquire left-hander Scott Sauerbeck from the Pirates, and this second disappointment was sure to upset owner George Steinbrenner, who hates losing to Boston. "Money can't buy everything," one giddy Red Sox official said last night. GM Brian Cashman said the Reds contacted him Monday night about Williamson, but the Reds asked the Yankees to send them Triple-A left-hander Brandon Claussen and $2.5 million in cash. "Claussen and $2.5 million," an incredulous Cashman said. "That's what they wanted for Scott Williamson." Cashman told them it was out of the question, and that was the end of it. "I think it's another shrewd move by (Red Sox GM) Theo Epstein, and I think it makes their bullpen better," Cashman said. The Yankees also had been trying to acquire left-hander Scott Schoeneweis from the Angels. But Schoeneweis, the New Jersey native from Lenape, went to the Chicago White Sox in a trade the Angels announced just before the Yankees took batting practice last night at Edison Field. The Yankees continue to seek bullpen help, even after adding Bret Prinz from Arizona in the Raul Mondesi deal. They have been pressing the Marlins in an effort to get right-hander Vladimir Nunez, who is making $1.4 million to pitch for the Marlins' Triple-A team, and officials with both teams said last night that such a deal was still a strong possibility. They also could look at Milwaukee's Mike DeJean, Anaheim's Ben Weber and others, including Toronto right-hander Kelvim Escobar. Escobar is drawing heavy interest from teams interested in starting pitchers, but an angry Steinbrenner could press his team to make a move for Escobar so the Red Sox don't. BAWHHAHAHHAHAWAWAWAWWAWAWAHAHAHHAHAHHA!!!! The Yankees and their Fat, tub of goo owner are REALLY gripping now! __________________ Friends call me Cy