Yankees did not grant D'Backs 72-hour window

Yankees did not grant Diamondbacks 72-hour window
Despite reports yesterday that the New York Yankees granted the Arizona Diamondbacks a 72-hour negotiating window with Randy Johnson, they did not, according to the New York Times. There is no new information otherwise. Players that may be involved from Arizona are major-leaguers Brandon Medders and Conor Jackson, and minor-leaguers Micah Owings, Ross Ohlendorf, and Dana Eveland. The USA Today expects a deal to be completed by the end of the week, but nothing is definite.

Mets interested in Tomo Ohka
Newsday is reporting that the New York Mets are negotiating with 30-year old right-hander Tomo Ohka. Three teams have looked at Ohka's medical records, and one other NL East team is reportedly in the mix, most likely the Washington Nationals. Washington made Ohka an offer a month ago, but it wasn't enough money for the former Milwaukee Brewer.

Keith Foulke to take physical in Cleveland
Barring unwanted results in a physical, it looks like 34-year old reliever Keith Foulke will be a Cleveland Indian by the end of today. Foulke has been hampered by injuries the past two years, so passing the physical is no guarantee. However, if the right-hander does pass his physical, he will likely receive a one-year contract worth in between $3-4 million.