WHY I DON'T BELIEVE CASHMAN

"I'm not talking to anyone about anything right now, nobody's available. Nobody of value, anyway." --Brian Cashman

The Yanks and the Twins are about to make a deal, despite what Brian Cashman says. Francisco Liriano is on the Yankees radar and pretty much has been since December. Again, many questions are still out there as to who will be involved in the trade and whether or not it's worth it. Liriano, who at one time was one of the most talented pitchers in the majors was 14-10 last year. He's 27 and is coming off injury. That being said, he can be totally dominant if he is to stay healthy. And by the way, he would not be a 4th rotation guy with the Yankees. No no. If Liriano came to the Bronx, this guy is sitting right behind CC Monster or behind Hughes. He's that good. Now comes the burning question, who to give up?

You can't get something for nothing and while I'm convinced that Liriano would be a huge help for the Yanks, I'm just not sure who would be the odd man or men out.

1. Joba Chamberlain- It seems like a no brainer right? Wrong. I've been down on Joba sure, but fixing mechanics is major and if consistently pounds the strike zone touching 94 like he did Saturday, I don't want to give him up. Yankee Brass probably disagrees and has a bow on him all ready to deliver to Minnesota. Now, If I needed to give up someone, then it's bye bye Mr. Chamberlain, it's been real.

2. Ivan Nova- The kid was put into the Yankee rotation in the hardest part of the Yankees season last year. When I put it like that, he didn't do so bad. The reality is he's got great stuff and has balls, and I don't mean bases on balls, this guys got brass ones. Remember his stare down with Jose Bautista last year? He's no chump. But, knowing what we have in the minors, I'd be willing to give Nova up, but I'm not sure I want to just yet. Give me 24 hours on this one.

3. Sergio Mitre- YES! (But no one wants this guy)

4. Pitching prospects- Baneulos, Betances, Brackman, Phelps, Noesi and the list goes on. There are a lot of promising things to say about each. But if I had to, I'd part with any of them EXCEPT the Killer B's. 5. Jesus Montero- No. Forget it. Look, the Twins have Joe Mauer right now. If Montero was to go to Minnesota, he'd play a lot, Mauer always gets hurt. That being said, we have a great setup in New York and I just know Montero will be a star in the Bronx if we let him play at the pro level.

Who would have thought that looking for a pitcher would be this tricky. It is possible Liriano will be a New York Yankee by Opening Day, and the possibilities for who are ongoing and unlimited...even if Cashman says it's not true. Stay tuned.

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2011 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Kerry Washington always glow on the red carpet and this time is no exception.

The actress looks great in her sparkling Escada striped beaded dress.

Smooth bangs and flawless make-up completed her look.


Gabrielle Union looks sensational in her eggplant draped plunged neck delicate dress.

She completed her look with soft side curls, silver earrings and a black clutch.


Selita Ebanks looks delightful in her romantic red and nude ruffled Valentino dress.

She completed her look with a side swept up-do. Her nude Brian Atwood heels were a little too heavy for such a delicate dress.


Zoe Saldana always have to go against the grain. The actress rocked a red and pink chiffon pleated Prabal Gurung open back dress. I never thought these colors would look good together but they actually do.

I am not crazy about her black belt. It just felt so out of place. I am also concern about her asymmetrical skirt because it looks a little messy.

She completed her look with a soft up-do and pink satin Salvatore Ferragamo heels.


My favorite couple Forest and Keisha Whitaker graced the red carpet.

Keisha looks heavenly in her white adorned with lace caplet dress.


Joy Bryant finally decided to dress up for a change. She looks just okay in her liquid sequin dress.

I am not a fan of her grandma braids. She is way too fabulous for this.


When I first view these pictures, I thought it was so sweet of Selena Gomez to bring her little nephew to the Oscars but then I realize it's actually Justin Bieber! I am sorry but she looks like his aunt instead of his girlfriend.

Anyway, they do look cute together.

Selena looks great in her red goddess Dolce & Gabbana dress paired with a red sparkly Judith Leiber clutch.


Gwyneth Paltrow lit up the red carpet in her shimmering crystal beaded Michael Kors one-shoulder dress.

She completed her look with sleek hair and a gold Jimmy Choo clutch.


Jessica Biel looks incredible in her metallic beaded Atelier Versace beaded dress. I adore the double straps and the draping details.

She completed her look with sleek pulled back hair and beautiful gold earrings.


I miss Charlize Theron on the red carpet. The actress looks wonderful as always in her white embellished one-shoulder Atelier Versace draped dress.

She completed her look with shiny hair and a black Roger Vivier clutch.


Eva Mendes looks cute and flirty in her black sequined and tulle Donna Karan paired with black peep-toe heels.


Madonna and her daughter Lourdes both walked the red carpet.

Madonna of course is dressed inappropriate for her age but she looks fabulous for fifty so who cares?

Unlike her mother, Lourdes looks age appropriate in her printed All Saints dress paired with black heels.

2011 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Camila Alves is just too beautiful for words. She looks gorgeous in this black nude underlay Zuhair Murad embroidered dress.

Her sleek hair and neutral make-up completed her look.


Kate Beckinsale is sparkling in her back sequined sheer Julien Macdonald panel sleeves dress.

I adore her wispy up-do.


Lea Michele also sparkled in her navy sequined Roberto Cavalli open-back dress. I felt the dress was a little heavy and mature for such a young girl.

She must had listen to Kelly Osbourne on "Fashion Police" about her ridiculous posing on the red carpet because this time she was a little subdued on the carpet.


Rosario Dawson was part of the sparkle trend in her royal blue shimmering Diane von Furstenberg wrap belted dress.

I am not a fan of her messy up-do. It kind of look like a mop on top of her head!


Serena Williams made her rounds last night. She wore a tangerine strapless mermaid dress with a open back detail.

The bodice is a little bit ill fitting but she made up for it with her "assets"!

I am still on the fence with her bangs. It's just not sleek enough for me.


Marisa Tomei changed into a beautiful fuchsia one-shouldered sculptural dress.



Emma Stone rocked a whimsical plum sequined Chanel Couture paillette dress adorned with a train.

She completed her look with awful hair and plum Ferragamo heels.



Taylor Swift wore her standard uniform, a sparkle Zuhair Murad mini dress paired with gold peep- toe Jimmy Choo heels.

I don't blame her because this silhouette looks great on her.


Ginnifer Goodwin looks divine in her red and black lace embroidered Erdem dress but that damn hair is driving me crazy!

Why would you want your hair to look like a topay?

Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscar Viewing Party

Heidi Klum looks amazing in this silver mirrored high-split Julien MacDonald dress.

At first, I thought her crystal earrings were a little too much paired with the dress but it' s Oscar night so why not go all the way.

She completed her look with sparkly Christian Louboutin heels.


Nicole Richie gave me fever in this hot white cut-out Halston thigh-high split dress.

She completed her sexy look with sleek side banks, black clutch and silver open toe Christian Loboutin heels.


Garcelle Beauvais certainly redeemed herself from my WDD list in this beautiful red strapless draped dress.

I loooove her funky curly afro!


Odette Yustman looks absolutely gorgeous in this red cut-out Monique Lhuillier chiffon dress.

I adore her sleek hair and subtle make-up.


Kim Kardashian showed off her delicious curves in her draped peplum J. Mendel gazaar organza dress.

The bodice is a little fussy but she still looks beautiful.

Serena Williams looks fantastic in her black sheer overlay tiered strapless dress.

It was almost a flawless look minus her over-done eye make-up!


Ashley Tisdale looks sensational in her gold antique lace Jenny Packham dress. I am living for her asymmetrical neckline and her embellished belt.

She completed her look with a sleek ponytail and a pop of red lips.


Emma Roberts also opted for a sensational Jenny Packham dress. She looks wonderful in this charcoal sequined chiffon dress.

The sexy plunged neck bodice is simply exquisite.

She completed her look with a modern up-do, a metallic clutch and Neil Lane jewelry.


Rashida Jones looks divine in this romantic blush ruffled Valentino dress.

I am loooving this look especially with her simple pulled back hair and ruby lips.


Anika Noni Rose looks wonderful in her peach ruffled one-shouldered dress but her yellow "Big Bird" shawl is driving me crazy!

She completed her look with soft curls and peach lips.


Kelly Osbourne looks beyond beautiful in her silver cap sleeve Tony Ward Couture dress.

Her silver ribbon belt is too sweet for words.


I am totally on the fence about Hayden Panettiere white draped embellished Luca Luca dress.

One minute, I think its sexy as hell, the next moment, I think it looks like a toga!


Will someone please wake me up! Holly Robinson is boring me to tears in this non-descriptive draped dress.

Seriously, don't come to a Oscars viewing party if you can't make an effort!


Believe it or not this is actually a good look for Chaka Khan . It's part witch and part Stevie Nicks.

Chaka rocked her trademark curly wild hair.


Florence Welch redeemed herself from that dreadful Valentino dress she wore on the red carpet to this enchanting nude floral applique Valentino dress.

It's like a beautiful summer's garden.