On July 28, 1995, the Yankees obtained a right handed pitcher by the name of David Cone from the Blue Jays in exchange for Marty Janzen, Jason Jarvis and Mike Gordon. It would go down as one of the best Yankees trades during that era.
The Yankees were on a six game winning streak when they traded for Coney, but still trailed Boston in the division. They would make the playoffs in 1995, winning the wildcard game in its first year in existence. Coney pitched the first game of the Division Series against the Mariners and picked up the win.