We're less than three weeks away from the 2015 MLB trade deadline, which means there are plenty of rumors swirling around the New York Yankees and what they might do on the trade market. With that being said, here's the last in our Yankees Trade Rumors Roundup For July 12th.
Yankees Have Interest In Ben Zobrist
Oakland A's outfielder/infielder Ben Zobrist figures to be one of the most talent players available at the trade deadline, and his ability to play multiple positions has him in high demand. New York plans to pursue him at the deadline, but will have competition from the Mets, Giants, and Nationals.
Tyler Clippard On The Wishlist?
Both the New York Yankees and the New York Mets are in the market for offensive help before the July 31st MLB trade deadline, but there are also some pitching options out there which could prove interesting fits for both clubs. One of those is A's closer Tyler Clippard, who Andy Martino of the NY Daily News believes should be a target of both NY teams:
"It might seem counterintuitive at first, with the Yanks needing a second baseman and the Mets desperate for any offense," Martino wrote recently. "Why add a reliever, when those teams have several quality ones already? The Kansas City Royals, that’s why. Last year’s American League champions reached Game 6 of the World Series with a so-so roster, and otherworldly bullpen. Would you want to face a team in the playoffs that can finish you off with Clippard/Dellin Betances/Andrew Miller?"
Clippard is pitching to a 2.52 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP this season. He's converted on 16 of his 18 save opportunities for the AL-worst Athletics.
Yankees Scout Cueto
Cincinnati Reds fireballer Johnny Cueto is likely to be one of the most coveted starters on the MLB trade market heading towards the deadline, and the Yankees may well be one of the teams in on the electric 29-year-old righty:
#Yankees #Orioles #Bluejays had scouts in to watch Cueto last night #Reds
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) July 8, 2015
Cueto is pitching to a 2.61 ERA with 111 strikeouts to just 21 walks in 113.2 innings this season.
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