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It was reported yesterday by Bob Klapish of USA Today that the Yankees and Athletics were making some serious progress with the Yankees leading the pack in the Sonny Gray trade discussions, though the two clubs were not close to a deal. Now, Jon Heyman of FanRag sports reports that the reason for the clubs being far apart may be due to the Athletics requesting either Gleyber Torres or Clint Frazier as the return in a trade package. Photo Credit: Aric Crabb | Bay Area News Group

According to a report by Mark Feinsand posted on MLB.com, the Yankees are one of a few teams that are ramping up efforts to land a top starting pitcher. While the Yankees have been linked to a lot of the pitchers on the market, their focusseems to be mostly on Oakland pitcher Sonny Gray.  Feinsand reported today that the Yankees and the A’s are making progress on a deal that could include first baseman Yonder Alonso as well as Gray. Sources: Yankees making progress with A's on potential Gray/Alonso trade https://t.co/dAjdUknT7f — Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 25, 2017

After the acquisition of corner infielder Todd Frazier , that was believed to be it as far as acquiring more offensive help. That does not appear to be the case though, as it’s been reported by Mark Feinsand of MLB.com that GM Brian Cashman is still looking into getting a true first baseman. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Unless you have been living under a rock or have had no social media access over the past 12 hours, odds are you are well aware of the unexpected blockbuster that seemed to be going Boston’s way took a turn south and found its home in the Bronx. The Yankees were able to acquire TWO late-inning impact bullpen arms and a former Home Run Derby Champion and All-Star for Blake Rutherford, Ian Clarkin, Tyler Clippard, and Tito Polo. Photo Credit: Chat Sports

Per  MLB.com's  Jon  Morosi , the Yankees have heated up their talks with the Oakland Athletics over first  baseman  Yonder Alonso.   It was first reported yesterday  that the Athletics had sent scouts to single-A Charleston to view Blake Rutherford, Estevan  Fl orial ,  Hoy Jun Park and  Fr eicer  P erez, and today it seems that talks are progressing, although nothing is imminent at this time. The Yankees have also previously expressed interest in other lefty  first basemen , namely, Lucas Duda of the Mets, Justin Bour of the Marlins and Matt Adams of the Braves.   Photo Credit: Chris O'Meara | AP

As the July 31 trade deadline is near, it’s been reported that A’s scouts have been scouting the Yankees Low-A affiliate, the Charleston RiverDogs. They’re noted to be keeping an eye on top outfield prospect Blake Rutherford, shortstop Hoy Jun Park, outfielder Estevan Florial, and right-hander Freicer Perez. Photo Credit: Martin Griff | Pinstriped Prospects

The New York Yankees enter this year’s trade deadline as careful buyers , as stated by general manager Brian Cashman. At just 3.5 games out of the AL East, the Yankees have been in the mix all season long in a year that might have been thought of as a rebuilding year entering 2017. However, the Yankees appear to be looking to make a postseason push, and with a couple holes on their roster, we will first take a look at what they can do to improve their infield at this year’s trade deadline. Photo Credit: Patrick E. McCarthy

The @Yankees will be buyers at the deadline, Brian Cashman tells @RealMichaelKay . pic.twitter.com/3E1B4Nf06X — YES Network (@YESNetwork) July 9, 2017 After appearing on YES Network prior to the Yankees final game before the All-Star break, Yankees’ GM Brian Cashman told Michael Kay of YES Network that the Yankees would be “careful buyers” at this year’s trade deadline. Despite the team scuffling to the All-Star break with a 7-18 record over their last 25 games, the Yankees remain on top of the Wild Card standings, and just 3.5 games behind the hot Boston Red Sox. Photo Credit: Rich Schultz | Getty Images