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 http://www.rangersfanproshop.com/authentic-matt-moore-jersey , 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 Russell Wilson Jersey ," Happtold reportersat the All-Star break. "I mean, better 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 Perez Jersey , go out there and do what I can do."The Yankees are in 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 http://www.rangersfanproshop.com/authentic-matt-moore-jersey , 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.