http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2708203In need of starting pitching -- and a marquee name that will draw more fans -- the Diamondbacks have offered a package of at least three players, including a major-leaguer. They would also want a 72-hour window to negotiate an extension with Johnson, who is owed $16 million in the final year of his contract. The Yankees, according to the official, don't want to pick up any of Johnson's salary.
Looks like the rumors about Johnson wanting to move closer to his Arizona home have some truth to them. The Padres are also said to be interested and are potentially dangling Linebrink as a centerpiece to a potential deal.