Yankees potential trade target: Nolan Arenado

For the first time in days, even weeks, there are good sensations about the Yankees. Yes, it was the Royals, but they just completed a series sweep and are no longer alone in last place of the AL East. Anthony Rizzo had a breakout day, Aaron Judge is inching closer to a return, and other contributors who had been hurt are already back in the lineup. There are reasons to be optimistic, even if the Yanks are flawed.

With the trade deadline a little over a week away, the Bombers can either make a statement or keep fighting off mediocrity and conceding that they are probably not going to be serious World Series contenders as currently constructed. When fully healthy, they are good, but not…