Baseball: MLB Rumors (June 04)

Originally posted by TRD
Yankees still hoping to land Big Unit
New York Daily News

The Daily News reports that the Yankees are still hoping to trade for Randy Johnson. Although the Diamondbacks have said that the Big Unit won't be dealt, there is talk that he may want out of Arizona.

Why does he want out?

They have pretty good team don't they?

I suppose with Schilling gone, he ma ywant to play with him and A-Rod his fromer teammates.

Diamondbacks may be getting ready for big deal
Newsday

Are the Diamondbacks warming to the idea of trading Randy Johnson to the Yankees? Newsday's Ken Davidoff reports that the Diamondbacks have already begun to scout some of the Yankees' Triple-A prospects.

Mets could target Ortiz
New York Post

The Post's Mark Hale reports that the Mets plan to make a bid for Ramon Ortiz. The Orioles may also pursue the Angels pitcher.

Finley may return to San Diego
San Diego Union-Tribune

The Union-Tribune's Tom Krasovic reports that the Padres would like to reacquire Steve Finley. The Padres think that the Diamondbacks outfielder would "gladly accept a transfer to San Diego".

Rangers could add slugger
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

The Star-Telegram's T.R. Sullivan reports that Danny Bautista and Jeromy Burnitz "intrigue" the Rangers.

Smoltz thinks Braves need to make changes

Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports that John Smoltz thinks that the Braves need to make a few moves before the trading deadline. Smoltz says that the Braves should "[trade for] a player or two".

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