Tyler Kepner talks about how Robinson Cano was involved, in one way or another, in at least three big trade proposals back in 2004. The first one being the A-Rod deal where he was offered alongside Alfonso Soriano. The Rangers opted for Joaquín Árias.

Later, during the season, the Yankees offered him and Dioner Navarro to the Royals for center fielder Carlos Beltran. But, the Royals sent him to the Astros, netting Mark Teahen, John Buck and Mike Wood.

And, after that, the Yankees were trying to trade for Randy Johnson and were ready to trade any prospect that the Diamondbacks were interested in. Kepner says that a D-Backs scount recommended Cano, but the team ended up holding onto the big lefty for the rest of the season.

A deal not related to Cano, from 1997, is also discussed. Apparently, the Yankees offered Jorge Posada and Mike Lowell to the Expos for Pedro Martinez. But, as we all know, he went to the Sox for Carl Pavano and Tony Armas, Jr.

Via jscape2000.