Trade rumors are hardly reliable. In fact, the truth about which teams are interested in acquiring which players is often the opposite of what the public hears. So, take with a grain of salt what the New York Yankees are supposedly saying about the San Francisco Giants as a potential trade partner this month.
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But it’s worth exploring because the Giants’ greatest need heading into the season’s stretch is in the bullpen. The Yankees, who are likely to be sellers during this Aug. 1 trade season, notably have some extraordinary relievers available: Aroldis Chapman and Andrew Miller.