Yankees, Mariners discuss Washburn

Posted: Wednesday July 23, 2008 12:06AM; Updated: Wednesday July 23, 2008 12:06AM Other players involved in the deal could be Seattle's Jose Vidro and New York's Kei Igawa By Jon Heyman, SI.com The Yankees and Mariners have begun trade discussions that could land lefthanded pitcher Jarrod Washburn in the Bronx, if the finances can be worked out. There is hope for a deal. But the talks could still be derailed by attempts to include some other big contracts in any potential trade. The Yankees are believed to want to send disappointing lefthander Kei Igawa to Seattle to offset Washburn's contract. Meanwhile, the Mariners could counter by asking that almost-as-disappointing designated hitter Jose Vidro be sent to New York along with Washburn. Of course, if the sides can't agree on the other players, a transaction involving... [read full story]