From Michael Ko:

Kenji Johjima and Ichiro both expressed pleasant surprise in the clubhouse after overhearing a TV report about the Mariners' rumored trade interest in Yankees pitcher Kei Igawa, who is also Japanese.

Yeah, right. What could we possibly get for him right now? A kick to the head? I doubt we're going to get anything that makes it worth it after we have to pay a chunk of his salary. It's only been half a season. We're best served just letting him work and seeing if he can get it turned around. Not even talking about this year. Maybe next. We've got him signed for 5, afterall.

From Mark Feinsand:

The Yankees appear to have narrowed their sights to Houston relievers Dan Wheeler and Chad Qualls, though several teams are interested in the two righthanders.

Via PSD.