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The New York Yankees have already made a handful of trades this season, but there are still some big decisions to be made in the coming days.
Per USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, rival GMs believe the Yankees are open to dealing prized outfield prospect Spencer Jones, even amid his recent power surge.
Rival executives believe that the New York Yankees are open to trading outfield slugger Spencer Jones ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
Jones has certainly raised his stock with his recent play at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He has 13 home runs in just 19 Triple-A games since his promotion. That includes a recent three-homer game at Rochester.
The Yankees are in the middle of a mudslide that has continued after the All-Star Break. Trent Grisham, Dominguez, Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger make for a strong contingent of four outfielders, and that is far from their top position of need.
Spencer Jones has been mashing with the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate, boosting his trade value so high that he may only move if Paul Skenes is made available.
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SB Nation on MSNYankees Mailbag: Eyeing the pitching market and Spencer Jones’ hot streakPeter and Cheryle asks: Why is Spencer Jones destroying Triple-A pitching after struggling at times in Double-A? Was he bored or discouraged at Double-A and in need of a challenge or will opposing Triple-A pitchers in time identify and target his weaknesses?
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