While waiting for a clearer diagnosis, the Yankees discussed contingency plans in the manager's office tonight.

Cashman said the Yankees would discuss a possible offer for Clemens.

Hitchcock, 32, is eager to be traded, and the Yankees discussed him with other teams today.

Although no date has been set for his return, the Yankees are discussing whether to activate the center fielder by the weekend.

It was spring training three season ago and the Yankees were discussing trade possibilties.

As the Yankees discussed Martínez before the game, they also praised him.

Still, for a month and a half before that series, the Yankees would discuss the wild card as if their mouths were filled with vinegar.

Then the Yankees could have still discussed a more economically feasible contract with him and held his rights until Jan. 8.

Still, that the Yankees can even discuss the division race without eliciting smirks these days is an accomplishment.

The Yankees have also discussed trading Mendoza to other teams.