The New York Yankees drop another one to the Rays, 5-3 at the Stadium. This time Carlos Rodón struggled and couldn’t last more than four innings, and the offense was once again shut down by a team’s starter—on Tuesday, it was Zach Eflin’s turn. Stacey and Steve discuss the Yankees’ confounding trade deadline moves that don’t seem to solve anything, and Steve gives you the lowdown on Juan Carela, who was traded to the White Sox in one of those confounding moves for Keynan Middleton. We discussed GM Brian Cashman’s statements following the passing of the deadline and give our thoughts about what he said to explain away his decision-making. Then Steve tells you about another prospect in the system, Luis Velasquez, who wasn’t traded and did well last week, winning the South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week award as a reliever. Then we briefly preview the Gerrit Cole-Shane McClanahan matchup in the finale of the series on Wednesday. 

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