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the MLB trading deadline three days away, teams are evaluating their rosters and trying to figure out what pieces they need for the second half of the season.

For the New York Yankees, their attention so far has been on getting more pitching.

Earlier this month, they were on the verge of landing Cliff Lee from the Seattle Mariners, but Seattle backed out at the last second, and then sent Lee to the Texas Rangers.

Last week, the Yankees were believed to be the front runners to land Dan Haren from the Arizona Diamondbacks, but Yankees general manager Brian Cashman felt Arizona was asking for too much for Haren, especially with the money left on his contract. So, instead, Haren was dealt to the Los Angeles Angels.

So now, ...

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