The Yankees, Red Sox , and Rays have nearly come to a stand still in the fight for the AL East crown, and likely the best record in baseball.
So who is going to come out ahead?
Well, it is likely that the team that makes the best acquisitions is going to end up on top, making the month of July, more specifically the July 31st trade deadline, the deciding factor in this year's race in the East.
The Yankees currently sit in first, up by a half a game over the Red Sox and two games over the Rays, but have seen their bullpen struggle mightily and have an extremely young bench, with three rookies presently keeping it warm.
If the Yankees really wanted to put themselves over the top of the other teams in the AL East, then they would go out and acquire a front line stater like Cliff Lee or ...
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MLB Trade Preview: Possible Trade Options For The New York Yankees
Posted: 2nd July 2010 by Lucas Weick in MLBComments Off on MLB Trade Preview: Possible Trade Options For The New York Yankees