Bronx Banter: Couple of Three Random Things

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N.Y. Times: Araton: Kubek’s New Life (RR)
Published 7/23/2008 at BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
... he was not familiar with them. He had no interest in the Mark McGwire-Sammy Sosa home run chase of 1998 or the steroid scandals to follow. When their four children were grown, he and his wife, Margaret, downsized and moved to Appleton, Wis. (Kubek is a native of the state), where they spend most of the year. They have five grandchildren and have immersed themselves in charitable causes, specifically in the substantial Hmong immigrant community from Southeast Asia. Thanks to the Bronx Belther …

Yankees and Mariners Talking About Jarrod Washburn
Published 7/23/2008 by Patrick at YanksBlog.com
... the complications of such a deal, namely tied to financials: he has whatever is left on this year's $9.85 million dollar salary as well as $10.35 that he is owed next season. Plus, Rosenthal says, the Yankees would likely have to compensate him to waive his no trade clause, as well. Via Alex .