On the surface, it doesn't make much sense. Why would the Yankees be interested in trading for Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado? They already have Didi Gregorius at short. Yes, they have rookie Miguel Andujar at third, and his defense has been less-than-steller. Sure, they could move Andujar to first and put Machado at third. But Machado has publicly stated, "I'm a shortstop."
Everyone, including general manager Brian Cashman, knows the Yankees need starting pitching before the July 31st non-waiver trade deadline. But the starters available on the market right now (Texas Rangers left-hander Cole Hamels, Toronto Blue Jays left-hander J.