They key item is just how much of the $16 million Johnson is owed for 2007 the Yanks are willing to eat and/or how much Johnson is willing to redirect toward a 2008 extension.

• 这个关键就是巨怪之前和洋基签下2007年合约的薪资1600万美金，洋基可能会吃下他的合约或和他签下延长合约。