Yankees may have clearer path to Eugenio Suarez
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The New York Yankees made their first big addition on Friday afternoon. Now, they can turn all their attention toward adding a talented starting pitcher.
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Total Pro Sports on MSNYankees Trade Rumors: Bronx Bombers In Hot Pursuit Of All-Star Utility Player After Ryan McMahon DealThe New York Yankees are one of the first few teams to strike a deal ahead of the trade deadline. The Yanks were linked to Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suarez, but instead, they picked Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon.
As the New York Yankees explore potential trade deadline acquisitions to help pull them out of a recent rough patch, top prospect George Lombard Jr. is unlikely to be included in any deals they might make.
While there doesn't appear to be a clear positional fit for the Yanks -- Cody Bellinger is the starting center fielder and Anthony Volpe is entrenched at shortstop (Cruz's former position) -- Cruz would certainly add a power/speed dimension to New York's lineup as they chase the Blue Jays in the AL East.
We're clear of the All-Star break and the MLB Draft, and that means the next big date on the baseball calendar is the July 31 trade deadline. Speaking of which, each day leading up to the deadline brings us a fresh supply of deadline rumors,
Yankees prospect Spencer Jones speaks on the impending MLB trade deadline and the rumors surrounding his potential trade.