Yankees, Reds Working On Arroyo Deal Says MLB FanHouse

I was about to write a post today for the blog that the Yankees should go out and get a low-cost deal for a 5th starter and I guess it seems that's what they're doing.

http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2009/07/27/yankees-reds-working-on-arroyo-deal/

This makes more sense than a Cliff Lee or a Roy Halladay, though they could still get one of them because if they traded Joba in the trade, they'd still need another starter. Arroyo hasn't been great, but he could be an upgrade on Sergio Mitre as the 5th starter (who would then return to the minors as insurance for injury risks AJ Burnett, Andy Pettitte and the innings limit of Joba). Arroyo has also pitched in the AL East before so he's familar with the competition. Arroyo would cost a low level prospects with Cincy probably paying most of his salary.

I don't think this is a done deal yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if it gets done soon.

-Andrew