Tom Szczerbowski/Getty ImagesThe New York Yankees are
reportedly on the verge of acquiring Toronto Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ.Steve
Phillipsof MLB Network reported the news.Jon Heymanof FanCred reported there is
no deal in place at this
time.Happ
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35, is 10-6 with a 4.18 ERA and 1.18 WHIP. The veteran lefty has struck out 130
batters in 114 innings.The Blue Jays are currently sitting in fourth place in
the AL East at 46-55. They are well out of the division race and are seen as
potential sellers as the deadline approaches. Happ, who made his first All-Star
team this season, is a free agent this winter and is a natural trade target."I
think generally it's a good
thing
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to be wanted than not, certainly. I think for me, there's some anxiety that
comes with that. I think it will all take care of itself. So I'm doing do my
best to just kind of focus on the day to day and every five
days
Martin
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desperate need of starting pitching help. They've been almost solely reliant on
Luis Severino and an aging CC Sabathia to fortify the rotation. Sonny Gray and
Domingo German continue to get handed the ball every fifth day despite having
ERAs over 5.00.Happ would provide a veteran presence for the stretch run and is
in the midst of his best career season. That said, his past performance doesn't
necessarily indicate him being the lockdown October starter the Yankees need to
make a real World Series push. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) ¡ª A person with direct
knowledge of the negotiations says free agent Cameron Maybin is closing in on a
minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants, who were still in the
market for outfielders to add depth.Maybin must pass a
physical
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the person said Saturday, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of
anonymity because the deal wasn¡¯t complete. The agreement would include an
invitation to big league spring training.Maybin would join his ninth team in
parts of 13 major league seasons, including from 2011-14 in the NL West for the
San Diego Padres. He played in the 2017 World Series for the champion Houston
Astros.The 31-year-old Maybin spent 2018 between Miami and Seattle. He batted a
combined .249 with four home runs, 14 doubles and 28 RBIs. He was safe on 10 of
15 steal attempts.Giants position players report to spring training Sunday ahead
of Monday¡¯s first full-squad workout at Scottsdale Stadium.The Athletic first
reported Maybin was close to a deal Saturday.