How the Yankees are over .500, and in first place nonetheless, is a mystery in itself. They've lost Mariano Rivera, Joba Chamberlain, Brett Gardner, and their savior, Andy Pettitte. Their offense struggled but has found it's momentum.
But, the team has expendable parts that could be used to attempt to lure a key player to New York to help continue their success.
5) Freddy Garcia-Coming off his only good starts of the year, Garcia's trade value, although still somewhat low, is higher than ever. In my opinion, there is a 100% chance he is NOT a Yankee in 2013, so getting what you can now is highly reccomended.
4) Eric Chavez-A good player whose career has been hampered by injures, the 34-year-old is certainly in the home stretch career-wise. Eduardo Nunez is ready to help, and if he can cut down on the errors, he will be an everyday third baseman within the next few years.
3) Andruw Jones-Jones sits in a crowded outfield with Swisher, Granderson, Gardner (when ready), DeWayne Wise, Darnell McDonald, and a plethora of minor leaguers. Whether he is traded or not, he is unlikely to return in 2013.
2) Jayson Nix-He's been a solid outfielder and pinch hitter this season, but the Yankees have minor league outfielders and are in need of help.
As good as these choices are (or aren't), there is one man whose trade value is very high now and, per Hank and Hal Steinbrenner will likely not return following the season...
1) NICK SWISHER-Swisher is having another solid year for the Yankees, though not his 2010 numbers. As I stated before, the Steinbrenners have indicated that in an effort to cut payroll, he may be let go following the season. In his fourth season, three postseasons of mediocre numbers will just not do. If he cannot hit in October, he will NOT return, at all.
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