Randy Johnson back to the NL west?

[GiantsFanatic]

I heard it on ESPN radio that the Yankees want to trade RJ, teams that are interested are the D-backs, Padres and Giants.

[Dam8610]

Why are the Padres offering Scott Linebrink? Worse yet, why are the Diamondbacks offering Chad Tracy? Have they not seen Randy pitch in New York?

[Hammer]

are the dbacks really offering chad tracy? you got any like... editorial proof if you dont mind, i just havent read any names of players yet.

[GiantsFanatic]

Yeah I'm surprised there offering all that talent for someone who is inconsistant in his early to mid 40s.

At first I figured Yankees would be glad that someone picks up RJ's salary for a bag of balls. But it looks like Yankees might get WAY more than they expected!

[Dam8610]

are the dbacks really offering chad tracy? you got any like... editorial proof if you dont mind, i just havent read any names of players yet.

It's a rumor from KFMB in San Diego, so take that FWIW...

[HollywoodLeo]

I've seen Linebrink's name mentioned, haven't heard that Chad Tracy was being offered by the Diamondbacks.

[Kingdom]

Arizona is offering Mark Grace, Matt Williams, and Matt Mantei.

[catman]

Arizona is offering Mark Grace, Matt Williams, and Matt Mantei.

They could be better than RJ next year. I really think it's over for him. He hasn't got his slider anymore. He had a great run, but it's time for him to say goodbye.

[brewersfan19]

For some professional players, they just have a difficult time leaving. COuld be the $$$, ego, or love of the game. I think these players hang on as long as they can and if a team is willing to fork up the $$$$, then why NOT? I would do the same myself. Play a game for $$$ or work in the real world... hhmmm........... not a tough choice by any strecth of the imagination.

[HollywoodLeo]

Somehow I doubt Randy Johnson would have to work for one minute in the "real world" should he deside to hang up the spikes.

[Porter]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_yl...yhoo&type=lgns

There is your editoral proof. Who would want a overpriced 43 year old starting pitcher that is no where near his prime and more like his Expo days.

[catman]

Not me, Porter. The Yankees are trying to dump salary here so they can take a real run at Zito (IMO).

[Hammer]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_yl...yhoo&type=lgns

There is your editoral proof. Who would want a overpriced 43 year old starting pitcher that is no where near his prime and more like his Expo days.

i dont see one word about chad tracy.

[love_that_reefer]

It would be good for the Dbacks to get Johnson as he wouldn't be relied on to be the ace or even a #2 guy. Johnson would do a lot better in the NL West than the AL East. Webb, Hernandez, Johnson and then Davis is pretty sick. But the Dbacks shouldn't have to offer top prospects for a 43 year old who had an ERA over 5 last season.

[HollywoodLeo]

Johnson wouldn't have to be an ace in San Diego either.

That said, I wouldn't want him unless New York picked up some of his salary (which is looking like they don't want to) and if we don't have to give up top prospects.