Yanks Pursuing Byrd?

From Ken Rosenthal:

12:36 p.m.: Yankees pursuing Byrd?

The Yankees, frustrated by their attempts to land Mariners left-hander Jarrod Washburn, are "kicking around" the idea of adding Indians righty Paul Byrd, according to major-league sources.

As of 12:30 p.m. ET, the Yankees and Indians had not yet exchanged names, but a deal could come together quickly if the Yankees decided to pursue it.

The Indians likely would not seek much in return from Byrd, who also has drawn mild interest from the Rockies. For the Yankees, Byrd would be a potential upgrade over right-hander Darrell Rasner.

Byrd is 5-10 with a 4.93 ERA, and a 1.36 WHIP. I'm not a big fan of Byrd, and don't see him as much of an upgrade. I'd stay away from this deal.