The Yankees didn’t make any blockbuster moves this year like expected. Rumors were flying and names like Halliday, Washburn, and Arroyo were tossed around the ESPN news broadcasts daily. However, the Yankees did make a deal before the trade deadline. They acquired utility player Jerry Hairston Jr. from the Reds.

The trade for Minor League catcher Chase Weems was the club’s only trade made during these hectic days of trading around the MLB. It pretty much shows me that the Yankees are more than satisfied with the roster they have heading into the last stretch of the season.

Hairston is a pretty good addition to the Yankee roster. So far this year, he has played six positions for the Reds, including all three outfield spots. His batting average thus far is a respectable .254 with eight homeruns and 27 RBIs.

Yankees general manager, Brian Cashman, had these comments about today. “I’m happy with the effort made and feel real good about this club. You always want to try and make it better if possible, but unfortunately we just never found anything that made that possible, other than the move we made.”

I feel that the Yankees got what they needed and are ready to continue the rest of the season on a tear. Mark my words, the New York Yankees will win the pennant.