Here's the latest Yankees news and buzz ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline…
July 23, 11:45 p.m.
As the Yankees continue to search for a potential new third baseman, the team's ranking of preferred candidates has reportedly been determined.
According to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, the Yankees are interested in Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon. However, the team sees McMahon as a backup plan to trying to trade for Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez.
Suarez is the hottest hitter this trade deadline and the Yankees are just one of many teams inquiring about him, so the price tag may be too high for New York.
YES Network's Jack Curry spoke about the Yankees' thoughts on the thirdbase market and poured some cold water on the names the team has been attached to.
"The vibe I’m getting from the Yankees, they do not have a lot of exuberance for some of the names that have been attached to them: Suarez, [Pirates 3B Ke'Bryan] Hayes, McMahon," Curry said. "They are a very detail-oriented organization when they make these kinds of decisions."
Curry criticized Suarez's defense and his fit on the team while also pointing out the contracts and lack of offense from Hayes and McMahon as potential reasons the Yankees don't acquire them.
Hayes' contract still has five years of control at $30 million while McMahon is under contract through 2027 with $32 million remaining after this season.
July 19, 8:27 p.m.
The Yankees are in the market for a third baseman and have reportedly shown interest in the top target at this trade deadline.
According to the New York Post's Jon Heyman, the Yankees are among the teams that have inquired about Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez. Other teams include the Marinerrs and Cubs, among "many others."
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