The non-waiver July 31st trade deadline passed with the Yankees making just a single move: trading Jose Ramirez and Ramon Flores to the Mariners for Dustin Ackley. Ackley, a former top prospect after an outstanding college career, replaced Garrett Jones on the roster as the 5th outfielder/lefty pinch hitter. The move provided the Yankees more positional flexibility with the hope that Ackley would rediscover the success from his North Carolina days sometime during his 2 future seasons of team control. Ackley proceeded to get hurt, the Yankees brought back Jones, and the 25 man roster once again lacks a player acquired midseason from outside the organization.
New York Yankees Editorial: August Trade Targets
