The Yankees have attempted to trade Winfield on several occasions, although he has the power to veto any deal.

Wohlers was allowed to leave as a free agent and the Yankees are attempting to trade Witasick.

It was the first time in 31 games that the Yankees attempted a stolen base with Giambi hitting.

The Yankees are attempting to trade Barfield to create playing time for Williams.

For 12 weeks, the sides waited and haggled and the Yankees attempted to keep the price low.

Tartabull's request is ironic because the Yankees have attempted to trade him for at least two years.

The Yankees attempted to void his contract when it discovered that he had underreported his age.

"The Yankees are attempting to negotiate through the press," Cubas said in a telephone call that he initiated.

What the Yankees are attempting to accomplish, in Year 6 of the "dynasty," is a bit more difficult and also not so clear.

That's why the Yankees didn't attempt to sign him after last season even though they needed a closer.