Randy Johnson could be leaving the New York Yankees after just two seasons. The Yankees have started trade talks with several teams, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, although it is too early to tell whether the discussions will lead to a deal. Alan Nero, one of Johnson’s agents, said Monday he was informed of trade talks by Yankees general manager Brian Cashman.
Johnson has a no-trade clause, meaning the 10-time All-Star must approve any deal. Nero said it was too early to say whether Arizona would be the pitcher’s first choice if the Yankees do decide to trade the 43-year-old left-hander.
A five-time Cy Young Award winner, Johnson has been a disappointment with the Yankees despite a 34-19 regular-season record. He has a 4.37 ERA with New York – including 5.00 last season – and he is 0-1 with a 6.92 ERA in three postseason appearances with the Yankees, struggling with his arm angle and a slider that often has lacked bite.
Johnson is owed $16 million next year, the final season of his contract, with $1.5 million deferred without interest and payable through 2010.
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