So, the non-waivers trade deadline has come and gone and the Yankees stand pretty much where they did before with their chief rival improves. Leading up to the deadline most fans were dying to see a pitcher added. Brian Bannister and Justin Duscherer were a couple names bandied around. Instead we end up with the Yanks adding only Jerry Hairston Jr. while Boston acquired Victor Martinez and Casey Cotchman.Hairston isn't a big deal. He's just a depth move and an upgrade over Cody Ransom, who should finally be gone in a day or two. I certianly hope the Yankees didn't give up much for him but he has playing time everywhere except catcher and pitcher and his .247 EQA is at least better than Ransom's. I doubt he really makes a difference but he could add a win or two over Ransom. Their is obviously going to be some frustration over Cash only getting a backup infielder while the Sox added a hitter like Victor Martinez. The deadline doesn't mean as mch this year though.C...
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