K-Farn could still end up in Atlanta, but will have to take his contract as well. Yanks believe the Braves will become a little more desperate and hope Kyle can recreate the stuff he had in Atlanta. Then it will be even up for Wickman (whom you all realize is no walk in the park - but can handle NY)
But, he has to get waived out of the American League. It's believed Detroit and Boston would claim him. Detroit because they believe he can reclaim what he had there in 2005 as well and Boston because they know him leaving and adding anyone improves the Yanks. Yanks would pull back Kyle if it got to the Sox, unless we wanted to get strapped with Tavarez, and to tell you the truth, I would rather keep Kyle. Tavarez era for the last month is almost 8.00 and he will likely be assigned soon to make room for journeyman minor leaguer Devern Hansack who can likely fill the same roll as spot starter, long man or situational righty. His K:W ratio is 3 to 1 and thats where Tavarez is getting hurt. Yanks would also pull back if it came to Detroit as well. Their pitching is reeling and we would feel stupid if he actually helped them out.
My source for this info is usually pretty good.
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