In 1996, the Yankees were in desperate need for a left-handed relief pitcher as they were stacked with right-handers (closer John Wetteland, Rivera and Nelson). On August 27, 1996, Watson acquired lefty pitching specialist Graeme Lloyd and utility man Pat Listach from the Brewers for Gerald Williams and Bob Wickman. When the new Yankees arrived with unknown and undisclosed injuries, Watson was vilified by some news outlets. Steinbrenner hounded Watson almost daily and threatened to fire Watson if he didn't "get the thing rectified."