In this Yankees rumors and news update, FOX Sports MLB analyst Jon Morosi has identified one possible trade scenario that could help the Yankees shake the devastation of Masahiro Tanaka's recent injury.
Per Morosi, "on the trade market, Philadelphia ace Cole Hamels might be the Yankees’ only hope to replace Tanaka’s performance level this season."
It could be tough to wrest Hamels away from the Phillies, especially with the wealth of prospects that other teams can offer. However, the New York Yankees and general manager Brian Cashman have two advantages over most suitors - unabashed aggression when it comes to deals and loads of money.
The New York Yankees sit just five games out of first place heading into the season's second half, so it is possible that an impact move or two could swing a weakened AL East in their favor. Cashman has already swung a deal for starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy, but don't be surprised if the Bronx Bombers attempt to use the almighty dollar to add Hamels to the front end of their starting rotation.
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