As we approach the July 31st MLB trade deadline, everyone will be wondering just who is available, and at what cost. For answers, we’ve gone to our network of baseball bloggers, who will provide summaries on a team-by-team basis. Here we present the situation faced by the New York Yankees, as written by Pinstripe Alley’s 3460kuri.
MLB Trade Deadline, Rumors & Roundup: New York Yankees Just Looking For Role Players
One of the things that comes with being the marquee franchise in baseball is that you’re inevitably linked to just about every star player on the rumor mill.
That isn’t to say Brian Cashman will stand pat. The Yankees, and most teams for that matter, could certainly benefit from upgrading roster spots 22-25, the guys who make up the middle relief corps along with the backup outfielders and infielders. However, the names that fill these spots aren’t sexy, and it really boils down to money, as very few teams have it to spend period, let alone on backups.
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