Trade deadline is nearing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well it is that time of year when the rumors swirl like a tornado. But this year seems different for the Yankees, more like a whirlwind. The team the Yankees field are doing well but yet in second place in the AL East, with that dreaded Boston Red Sox team leading the way.

So what do we need to catch those devils up north or to kick their butts come post season time. We need an upgrade in our Starting Rotation, DH, Lefty out of the Bullpen and someone to hold down Third Bbase (till A-Rod returns). Will we get all four? Highly unlikely in this trade market.

Starting Pitching: The only potentially available top line starter for the Yankees seem to be Ubaldo Jimenez. But Yankees must choose which arm and which leg to include in that trade. James Shields is a no go. Tampa would probable only consider trading him to a National league team. Francisco Liriano maybe be available from the Twins but most likely not till the off season. Mark Buehrle is a good choice but he will not be considered till this off season when he becomes a free agent. The Cubs have potential but anyway one looks at it, would cost way too much either by salary or prospects.Specially for what one would get in return.

Loogy reliever: No one wants to give up anyone like that. They are way too hard to find. The good lefty out of the pen seems to be something one gets as a free agent or develops in house. So dream on Yankee fans.........

DH: Carlos Beltran what else needs said. He is the best choice and with his ability to play in the outfield makes sense. The truth is he may be seen in Pinstripes, but probable not till the free agency period. So far Yankees are not willing to give up any prospects to secure his services. Still possible but to me they will wait till season is over and pursue him. I believe there is no doubt he is the best option and maybe the only option.

Third Base: Aramis Ramirez is best candidate, but what would you do with him once Alex returns. If you give him majority if his starts at third then this makes sense. The question become what would you be willing to give up? Odds are against this move. Ramirez is and would only be a rental and you would loose a good prospect or two for his services. Then there is Ty Wigginton, he would not be nothing more than a place holder till A-Rod returns. The thought of him being able to play several position would make him a good choice. Ty is signed through 2012 so his value to the Yankees multiplies.

Can Bronx Bombers kill two birds with one stone? Colorado Rockies are indeed looking like an after thought this year. Their future needs look like they need a First basement (Todd Helton getting older), Second base, Third base, Outfield and some Starting pitching. They have some strong potential prospects in the minor leagues but most seem to be a few years away from becoming ready for the big league. The good news in that is they have a good looking catcher (Wilin Rosario) who is hitting well and throwing out over 40 percent of would be base thieves. They have two left handers who rank in top fifty prospects but are along ways away. (Tyler Matzek and Christian Friedrich).

Here is a trade that would benefit all.

Brian Cashman can you throw this stone? Maybe even sweetin the pot by adding David Adams (2B) or  David Phelps (SP).

Colorado are you wanting to get better or just pretending?