A clean bill of health would be the last hurdle standing between the Athletics and Yankees and one of the most significant trades in franchise history.
The Athletics would get would get right-handed starting pitcher Phil Hughes in exchange for three players, highlighted by Rich Harden. Sorry all for the late April Fool's joke. The Athletics also would send two minor league pitchers to the Yankees to complete the deal.

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