For one thing, the team has an orphan's appeal, having essentially been abandoned at the July 31 trading deadline by its own front office.

And if it is, he must decide whether to gamble that it will correct itself or address the situation before the July 31 trading deadline.

It is a sellers' market now, more than two and a half months before the July 31 trading deadline.

Looming over any possible deal, of course, is the possibility of a strike shortly after the July 31 trading deadline.

But as the Yankees approach the July 31 trading deadline, they could have trouble meeting the demands of a team that needs young, major-league-ready players.

There are still more than three weeks until the July 31 trading deadline, and the Yankees could make more moves.

Both teams want to add a starter before the July 31 trading deadline, and it is easy to see why.

They will probably start around the same level and save some money in order to acquire a player at the July 31 trading deadline.

With the sides still far apart, talks were tabled, at least until after the July 31 trading deadline.

Tewksbury was rumored to be headed to a contending team before the July 31 trading deadline.

For one thing, the team has an orphan's appeal, having essentially been abandoned at the July 31 trading deadline by its own front office.

And if it is, he must decide whether to gamble that it will correct itself or address the situation before the July 31 trading deadline.

It is a sellers' market now, more than two and a half months before the July 31 trading deadline.

Looming over any possible deal, of course, is the possibility of a strike shortly after the July 31 trading deadline.

But as the Yankees approach the July 31 trading deadline, they could have trouble meeting the demands of a team that needs young, major-league-ready players.

There are still more than three weeks until the July 31 trading deadline, and the Yankees could make more moves.

Both teams want to add a starter before the July 31 trading deadline, and it is easy to see why.

They will probably start around the same level and save some money in order to acquire a player at the July 31 trading deadline.

With the sides still far apart, talks were tabled, at least until after the July 31 trading deadline.

Tewksbury was rumored to be headed to a contending team before the July 31 trading deadline.