New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman had this to say,"As I might have proved earlier, I'm not afraid to make the early moves. I go with them as I see fit, David Aardsma will surely help the back end of our bullpen tremendously this year. And that is the exact reason why we got him. Jack Zduriencik had a thing for two of our pitching prospects, so he got exactly what he asked for."


Seattle Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik had no comments on the trade.

David Aardsma had this to say,"I'm not sure that every closer would be happy with losing their job and becoming a setup man. But I feel good about myself that I was wanted and chosen to come to a great organization. I truly have no problem with setting up for THE GREAT Mariano Rivera."