ESPN opinion may be perceived as fact

ESPN's view appears in its opening sentence on google. To attract the reader and presumably be newsworthy, they say the Yankees (not their fans, the Yankees) may receive a "gift" (that being Santana). Therefore, ESPN says the following don't matter:

• Half a team worth of young crown jewels the Yankees have worked to cultivate.

• The $150 million they'd have to give the pitcher from the Twins for his once in a lifetime cash bonanza.

"ESPN - 2 hours ago

• There is still a chance for the New York Yankees
• to receive a belated holiday gift.
• Talks between them and the Minnesota Twins for Johan Santana decreased ..."

From Yankee News, google.com, 1/03/08

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