The Yankees were relatively quiet in the run-up to the July 31st non-waiver trade deadline, only acquiring the now-injured Dustin Ackley. This was back when the team had a seven game lead in the division of course. Now being neck-and-neck with the Blue Jays might prompt a little more aggressiveness in the August trade market.
Players moved after July 31st need to clear waivers before they can be dealt freely to any team, and one such player now available is Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes
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