ST. PETERSBURG -- The Yankees, trying to chase down the front-running Red Sox in the American League East, might be seeking roster reinforcements as the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline approaches.
Might.
Or might not.
Manager Aaron Boone isn't certain. But even if the Yankees don't acquire a top-flight starting pitcher or another impact hitter, Boone said he is confident about the club's prospects this season.
"Against all the other top teams, we match up very well [right now],'' Boone said before Monday night's series opener against the Rays at Tropicana Field. "When we play against the best, we match up.