The New York Yankees have joined the Ian Kennedy sweepstakes as the team is attempting to create a trade package for the San Diego Padres starting pitcher.

The Yankees are in dire need of pitching and sent a scout to watch Kennedy’s most recent start to get a feel for the former Yank. According to CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman, the Padres aren't going to deal Kennedy for nothing and want a solid group of players in return.

“The Padres have sent word to some teams that they would need to be overwhelmed to trade Ian Kennedy, sources said. Or at least that's the message being received.

That isn't to say Kennedy won't be dealt, of course. But the indication seems to be that the Padres aren't anxious to trade the veteran right-hander.”

Brian Cashman and the Yankees are looking for any available arms before the trade deadline as they have lost four of their five starting pitchers to injury. Kennedy spent three seasons with the Yankees before being traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks as part of a three-team trade. The Yankees landed Curtis Granderson in exchange for Kennedy.

Kennedy finished fourth in the Cy Young award voting in 2011 when he went 21-4 with a 2.88 earned run average. The Yankees are also looking into aquiring Chicago White Sox pitcher John Danks.

[Bleacher Report]

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