Yankees Trade Deadline: Who Will Stay, Who Will Go

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Carlos Beltran

It has been a tremendous season thus far for the 39-year-old. He's hitting .305 with a team leading 21 homers and 62 RBI's and proving he still has one of best bats in the majors. With that being said, many would think the Yankees will choose to keep him around for the duration of the season, but that all could change with a phone call and the right offer. Beltran could instantly help a contender in need of an extra hitter while bringing a decent haul of prospects to the farm system. It's safe to say that if the trigger is pulled on a potential trade, the Yankees may stand to gain the most from it, even if it's not seen immediately.

Vote: Go

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Andrew Miller

Now that Aroldis Chapman has been traded to the Chicago Cubs Miller has resumed his role as the team's closer. Without a suitable replacement waiting in the wings, it may be safe to say that the big lefty is off the market, but things could change even when it's least expected. Should a team come with an offer the Yankees can't pass up Miller could be on the move, but the likelihood of that happening is pretty slim. "No Runs DMC" may no longer be together, but the back end is still just as strong as it was last season.

Vote: Stay

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Mark Teixeira

There have been some who are calling for the Yankees to deal the trad the underperforming first baseman, but that could prove a difficult task as not many teams are willing to acquire his services. With his contract expiring at the end of the season the team may be better suited to let him play out the season in pinstripes and move on come November. If a club comes forward and offers to take on his contract then the decision would be made easy, but that is the only way he gets moved.

Vote: Stay

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Nathan Eovaldi

Recently, the Pittsburgh Pirates have expressed interest in Eovaldi and there are several scenarios that could be beneficial for all parties. The only issue is what would become of the Yankees sparse rotation without him. Sure you can call up a starter from the minors or even plug Luis Severino back in it but there would need to be something more guaranteed. Perhaps the Yankees could deal him for a young starter at the back end of another team’s rotation, or even a nearly Major League ready pitcher from a minor league system. Whatever the case Eovaldi would need to be traded under the best circumstances for the future.

Vote: Go

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Brian McCann

The Yankees have touted Gary Sanchez as the future everyday catcher for four years, but have yet to fully commit to hm. Bringing in McCann in 2014 seemed like it was a great move to ensure that the catcher position was stabilized for the time being. Though his hitting has suffered quite a bit in the shift happy American League, there is still enough skill to warrant dealing him to a team that is in need of some pop in their lineup. This would clear the way for Sanchez to finally show what he's got and earn a place in the coming years

Vote: Go

Yankees - Who's Hot, Who's Not 2

Who's Hot:

Nathan Eovaldi

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After a shaky start, Eovaldi has put together some solid outings over the last two weeks earning victories in each of his last four starts while lowering his ERA from 5.46 to 3.95. It appears that he may have regained the confidence that propelled him last season before the untimely injury but with plenty of games left, the jury is still out. For now, the Yankees should be very pleased with his progression

CC Sabathia

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In a shocking twist that not many saw coming, Sabathia has arguably been the team's best pitcher over the last two weeks as well as the month of May. In fact, he's surrendered just one earned run in his last three starts, which included a 15-day gap due to a stint on the disabled list for a hamstring strain. His ERA now sits at 2.83, nowhere near where anyone projected he'd be at this point, so this is definitely a pleasant surprise the Yankees will surely take.

Didi Gregorius

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With a blistering .444 average over the last 7 games, Gregorius finds himself as the team's hottest hitter. This is a great sign for the Yankees as it shows that the strong finish he had to last season was not an anomaly and he is ready to take on a bigger role with his bat. That doesn't mean he'll be hitting cleanup any time soon, but it does allow Girardi to tinker with lineup in order to capitalize on Didi's hot hitting.

Carlos Beltran

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Beltran has had a very productive month, belting 6 homers and driving in a team leading 20 runs. This has come in the nick of time for the Yankees, as he helped lead the club back to a .500 record earlier in the week (although the team has since dropped their last two). If this is to be Beltran's final year, he's certainly looking to go out with a bang.

Who's Not:

Starlin Castro

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Castro has cooled of considerably this month hitting just .228 in May and .172 over the last week. Bad habits and impatience at the plate have been two major factors contributing to the steady decline of his hitting. He'll need to get back to basics in order to regain his April form or this could become more than just a month long slump, something the Yankees can't really afford at this juncture.

Brett Gardner

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Gardner is becoming a bit of an enigma for the Yankees. He has all of the tools to be a fine hitter, yet he can't seem to fully hone those tools and achieve his potential. In between the ups and downs he goes through week by week and his inconsistent contact at the plate (he often blindly fouls off good pitches to hit), it has to frustrating seeing yet another sub-par performance go by.

Mark Teixeira

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Like Gardner, Mark Teixeira finds himself in a precarious spot on the team. Despite all of the efforts to correct his hitting, he continues to slump. With an .080 batting average over the past week coupled with nagging injuries, it appears that his best days are behind him. The Yankees have to hope that he can regain his top tier form, or it could be yet another disappointing season for the big money all-star.

Yankees: Who's Hot and Who's Not

Who's Hot:

Starlin Castro

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Castro has put decent stretch, hitting .320 over the past week. He's definitely making the most of his first year in pinstripes and stands to provide a solid answer to the second base dilemma that plagues the team post Robinson Cano.

Aaron Hicks

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Things did not start off well for Hicks as he struggled to make any solid contact with the baseball. In fact, through May 5th he found himself batting just .091. However, since then the 26-year-old outfielder has made headway with a .333 average over seven games and even delivering some key hits along the way. Hopefully he's finally made the adjustment to the Bronx and will be the valuable asset the Yankees sorely need

Kirby Yates

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In a twist of fortunes, Yates is defying many predictions that he would be the odd man out in the bullpen once Aroldis Chapman debuted. That's not been the case as once thought castaway has been pretty steady in his 14 appearances. This has to be a pleasant surprise for Girardi and anyone else who believed he wouldn't factor much to this point.

Chase Headley

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It was a troubling start to year to say the least for Headley. His hitting was nowhere to be found and it appeared to be all in his head. Not to mention he just nabbed his first two extra base hits of the season, as surprise in and of itself. Nonetheless, his swing has come alive this week to the tune of .333 giving hope that he is finally coming out of his slump and is will be a steady contributor to the offense.

Who's Not:

Mark Teixeira

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Things are not going well for the Yankees first baseman as his .148 average this week has only exacerbated his conflict. There were high hopes that Teixeira would find motivation to prove that his bat was not fading, but that hasn't been the case. In a year that could make or break his future with the Yankees, He isn't giving the team much of a reason to keep him around past 2016.

Brett Gardner

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Gardner seems to have found himself maligned in several slumps since the middle of last season (when he made the All Star team). The .167 average he’s sporting this week only serve as a reminder of how problematic the offense has been, especially when a player like him struggles to get on base. Between that and his nagging injuries, bursting out of this recent rough stretch could become quite the endeavor.

Luis Severino

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The red hot prospect has looked like anything but that this season posting a horrendous 7.46 ERA to go along with an 0-6 record. Until recent developments, no one could figure out what was wrong with the 22-year-old and there was contemplation of even sending him down to AAA. Now it appears that the root of his problems was a strained triceps muscle he has been pitching with for nearly a month, but hasn't really told anyone about the discomfort.  It's an unfortunate situation for a guy that was once thought of as the next big thing for the Yankees. 

Michael Pineda

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Like Severino, Pineda finds himself in an ugly stretch that has lasted for far too long. Many believed he was headed for a good season after struggling so mightily to end 2015, but he has carried the effects of those struggles right into this season, adding to the overall problems of the Yankees starting pitching. With a 1-4 record and a 6.28 ERA (and well document first inning struggles), it's beginning to look like the Yankees may have got the worse of the 2012 deal that brought to New York. Perhaps things can straighten out for him with the right tools and coaching, but right now that's looking like a long shot.