Why would the Yanks want Izturis? They have Cano and some guy named Jeter up the middle. I'm sure Cesar could play 3B. Just a thought, though. I doubt they'd bite. Cashman isn't dumb; he's just forced into dumb decisions by the Tampa Cabal. I'd probably see if they'd do Prior and Eyre. Pie is my deal-closer. I'd give them Moore, too. Also, keep in mind if we take back Pavano or Wright, our player cost likely decreases. Izturis would be a utility guy for the Yanks. The problem with trading w/ the Yanks and for ARod is: 1. The Yanks are stacked. They don't need prospects (they don't keep them, or very rarely do) They're outfield is packed full. The infield is basically set. They have a catcher. You have to trade them pitching. It's really their only weakness. 2. ARod is obviously going to demand talent, but how much? If I was Hendry and wanted to dangle prospects out at the Yankees, it would be Guzman, Marshall, or Hill. ML ready pitchers that will keep the Yanks in the game. With their offense any of those 3 guys would probably win 15 games. I would offer a package of: Prior, Guzman/Hill, and Moore. 2 ML ready pitchers and a 3B.