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New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman likes the makeup of the team and isn't looking to make any specific deals as the July 31 trade deadline nears. "There is a strong possibility that there might not be anything that makes sense for us," Cashman told ESPNNewYork.com on Monday.
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The Yankees own a four-game lead over the Baltimore Orioles in the American League East with a 50-41 record.
Cashman said he is hesitant to trade his top prospects, especially Triple-A outfielder Aaron Judge or starter Luis Severino.
Cashman admits he is concerned that second baseman Stephen Drew is hitting only .181 in 80 games.
"On the position player side, people would want to point to second base, and understandably so," Cashman told ESPN. "But then if you look at the marketplace of available players, it is not a great market.
"We do have an internal candidate (Rob Refsnyder) who is trying to push his way into the mix. So I don't know what is going to happen. There is a strong chance that we won't do anything because of what is coming in the near term and the far term. At the same time, I am engaging all clubs to see what is available."
The Yankees sent down Refsnyder on Sunday after he started four games in a row, wanting him to continue to develop at Triple-A. The Yankees kept reserve infielder Brendan Ryan, whom they would have had to designate for assignment.
"We were faced with the decision of having to vote someone officially off the island and chose to keep all assets in place for us until we get to the deadline," Cashman said. "I can get Refsnyder back. I can't get somebody back if I have to designate them for assignment.
"There is a strong possibility that there might not be anything that makes sense for us. I do like the chemistry in this clubhouse. I do like the personnel that we have. I recognized that we all have our flaws and defects and areas that could be better, but in some cases, you might not be able to address them because of availability just doesn't exist."
