Kent Rumor

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A rumored deal Sunday had Jeff Kent going to the Yankees, who in turn would trade him to the A's.
One news outlet even had it as a done deal. But GM Brian Sabean had a message for his friends in New York. ''Screw the Yankees,'' Sabean said, although his verb choice was significantly more colorful. ''Are they supposed to get everyone in baseball?'' Source: San Jose Mercury News

Kent, who has said he wants to try the free-agent market after the season, said he wouldn't mind going anywhere "if that team made it to the World Series. I played in New York for 4 1/2 seasons [with the Mets] and playing in Yankee Stadium probably would be better than playing in Flushing."

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Sabean was among the general managers irked by the deal that sent pitcher Jeff Weaver to the Yankees, whose stockpiling of talent borders on the obscene. His choice words for his former employers suggested there was no way he would add to their riches.
In other words, don't expect to see Jeff Kent heading through New York. The whopper floating around the clubhouse Sunday had the second baseman going to the Yankees, who would send him to the A's.

Jeff Kent is a 10 and 5 guy, which gives him veto rights on any trade.