[外電]Yankees won't deal pitching prospects (現金人訪談)

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Yankees won't deal pitching prospects

By PETER ABRAHAM (THE JOURNAL NEWS)
(Original publication: June 29, 2007)

BALTIMORE - General manager Brian Cashman said yesterday that while he would
like to be active in the trade market, he will not part with any of the
team's top pitching prospects.

"I can't be foolish," Cashman told The Journal News. "We have needs but we've
developed these pitchers to play for us."

Cashman didn't list his untouchables. But other general managers have said
that Phil Hughes, Joba Chamberlain, Ian Kennedy and Alan Horne are pitchers
Cashman will not discuss.

Chamberlain (2-0, 3.24) and Kennedy (3-1, 2.77) were drafted last season and
have pitched well for Double-A Trenton after dominating the Florida State
League. Horne is 7-3, 2.39 at Trenton.

"First base is a spot we need to improve on, but I'm not going to deal kids
like Hughes," Cashman said.

Cashman said he is considering several options for first base. He had no
comment on Shea Hillenbrand, whom the Anaheim Angels plan to designate for
assignment today.

"I'm open to anything," he said.

Cashman said he is shocked the Yankees are under .500 three months into the
season.

"What has me scratching my head is that I think we're a better team
offensively than we were last year when we led the majors in runs," he said.
"People say we can't hit lefties, but these same guys hit lefties as well as
they hit right-handers last season. This season has made no sense."

Cashman finds it amusing that some people suggest retaining Gary Sheffield
would have made a difference. Sheffield had 151 at-bats last season and drove
in 25 runs.

"Sheff wasn't with us last season for the most part," Cashman said. "Our
problem is that the players we have on the roster now are not living up to
their potential. I don't have to name the names, everybody knows who they
are."

Cashman didn't dismiss the idea of George Steinbrenner making changes in the
front office or field staff.

"We're all on notice," he said. "Nobody is comfortable at this point, nor
should they be. But there is a lot of the season left. We're not giving up on
anything."

Hughes starts program: Phil Hughes threw from a half-mound in Tampa, Fla.,
earlier this week and by this weekend will throw off a regulation mound.

Hughes has recovered from a torn left hamstring and sprained left ankle and
has started the process of rebuilding his arm strength. The hope is that he
will return by the end of July.

"He's making progress," Cashman said. "But he's starting over again."

Hughes was 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA in two starts before he was injured on May 1.

Extra bases: Designated hitter Jason Giambi continues to wear a protective
boot on his left foot because of torn plantar fascia tissue. He has had the
boot on since June 1. "It's what we expected," Cashman said. "I've been told
he'll be able to play again this season but we don't know when." ... The
Yankees signed third-round draft pick Ryan Pope, a right-hander from the
Savannah (Ga.) College of Art and Design. Cashman said the team is working
hard on Carmen Angelini, the Louisiana high school infielder who fell into
the 10th round because of his commitment to attend Rice University.
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