Blue Jays force division rival into pre-deadline desperation move

Ryan McMahon against the St Louis Cardinals. | Justin Edmonds/GettyImagesNearly a week ahead of Major League Baseball's Trade Deadline, the New York Yankees find themselves in a rather uncomfortable position. Following their latest series loss at the hands of the Blue Jays (and their loss at home to the Phillies on Friday), the Yanks have lost six of their last nine games, are now five-and-a-half games back of first in the AL East, and are tied with the Mariners for the top wild card spot.

In an effort to bolster a position they've received virtually no production from this season, the Bombers have acquired the latest guy that you're going to stare at in puzzlement until their name comes up…