BALTIMORE – On the MLB trade front, nothing imminent had appeared on the Yankees’ horizon as they prepared for Sunday night’s series finale at Camden Yards.
Might a significant deal involving the Yanks get completed before Tuesday’s 6 p.m. deadline?
“I think anything’s possible,’’ said manager Aaron Boone. “The one thing this time of year tells you is…you never know what’s going to happen.’’
Boone was too focused on “getting our guys going and trying to win a series’’ against the first place Orioles than being overconsumed with trade speculation.
“I see it, I acknowledge it, but it’s not something for me to worry about,’’ said Boone, before the Orioles’ 9-3 win, giving first place Baltimore a weekend series win.
And now, the last place Yankees (55-50) enter a critical week nine games out, hosting the Tampa Bay Rays (64-44) and the Houston Astros (59-47).
“The deadline’s always tricky, especially this year with so many teams that are going for it,” said Anthony Rizzo.
But with Aaron Judge back, Jonathan Loaisiga due to return to the bullpen later this week and Nestor Cortes headed back to the rotation by next week, “I think we have the guys in here” to make a run.
“If I start hitting again, just a little bit…the production can come from anywhere, we know that,” said Rizzo.
Potential Yankees trade targets
As the Chicago Cubs’ fortunes have improved, perhaps the best Yankees’ target has been removed from trade consideration.
Lefty-hitting outfielder Cody Bellinger is reportedly staying at Wrigley Field through the deadline, and he might have been the best potential trade fit given his power swing, defensive flexibility and pending free agency.
St. Louis Cardinals switch-hitting outfielder Dylan Carlson has been linked to Yankees interest, but he’s not coming cheap, with three years of team control remaining.
The Oakland Athletics’ Seth Brown, a corner outfielder who can also play first base, could potentially be in play as,…
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