Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News writes about the possible players that may be involved in the rumored trade the Yankees are working on right now.  Currently, there has been chatter about the Yankees trading for a starting pitcher.  The team and player have not been identified.  It was expected that a trade announcement could have occurred late this evening.

Josh Johnson, Florida Marlins

• The Marlins have publicly and privately indicated that they do not intend to deal Johnson.
• The Yankees would need to package Phil Hughes or Joba Chamberlain with Jesus Montero, then probably another prospect or two to get Johnson.
• You can see Josh Johnson’s contract and statistics history here.

Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs

• The Yankees supposedly contacted the Cubs about Zambrano, but he has a no-trade clause.
• Zambrano’s agent has yet to be contacted.
• The Cubs are in need of an outfielder so they may seek Melky Cabrera or Brett Gardner.
• You can see Carlos Zambrano’s contract and statistic history here.

Ted Lilly, Chicago Cubs

• The Yankees have the budget to pay for Lilly’s $12 million salary in 2010.
• Dealing Cabrera or Gardner with a mid-level prospect may get this done.
• You can see Ted Lilly’s contract and statistic history here.

Roy Oswalt, Houston Astros

• Oswalt will be expensive with $33 million due to him over the next 2 years.
• He spent his entire career in the National League, so it may be a gamble to bring him to the Yankees.
• You can see Roy Oswalt’s contract and statistic history here.

Derek Lowe, Atlanta Braves

• The trade the Yankees are working on is not supposed to be a salary dump, so Lowe may not be a candidate.
• Lowe is making $45 million over the next three years, so he’ll be expensive.
• You can see Derek Lowe’s contract and statistic history here.

Javier Vazquez, Atlanta Braves

• Vasquez is owed $11.5 million this season before becoming a free agent.
• The Braves would require a decent return – possibly a Nick Swisher or good prospects.
• You can see Javier Vazquez’s contract and statistic history here.

Bronson Arroyo/Aaron Harang, Cincinnati Reds

• Harang is due $12.5 million plus a $2 million buyout for his 2011 option.
• Arroyo is due $11 million plus a $2 million buyout for this 2011 option.
• Feinsand suggestions that if the Yankees are going to spend this much, they might as well go the free agent route and gamble with injured pitchers Ben Sheets or Justin Duchscherer.
• You can see Aaron Harang’s contract details and statistic history here.
• You can see Bronson Arroyo’s contract details and statistic history here.

Brandon Webb, Arizona Diamondbacks

• Injured most of 2009 with shoulder surgery.
• Webb will be motivated by his pending free agency in 2011, so he would be a good gamble.  But will he make it through the 2010 season?
• You can see Brandon Webb’s contract details and statistic history here.

Felix Hernandez, Seattle Mariners

• Feinsand says that if Yankees GM Brian Cashman can pull this one off, he deserves a five year extension.
• You can see Felix Hernandez’s contract details and statistic history here.