Predictions For the New York Yankees in July

So it turns out that all three of my predictions for the New York Yankees in June came true. This brings my prediction percentage to .500 on the season. All that aside, it’s time for my July predictions for this – shall we say – interesting team. Before we begin though, let’s recap last month’s predictions.

Could Young be a Yankee by month’s end? (Image: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports)

Mark Teixeira will get off to a slow start.

Teixeira returned to the Yankees lineup in June, much to the excitement of fans and management alike. Unfortunately though, Tex’s presence was not really felt. After only playing in 15 games, Tex found himself once again on the disabled list and had to undergo right wrist surgery which will keep him out for the season. He did not particularly help the team’s offense, as he only hit .151 with three home runs and 12 RBI.

• Lyle Overbay will see time in the outfield.

After Tex’s return, Overbay was put into the outfield as a means of keeping him on the Yankees roster. He was a pretty decent outfielder in the few games he played, and it helped the Yankees keep his bat in the lineup.

• Another Yankee will go down due to injury.

Now let’s move on to this month, shall we?

• The Yankees will make a somewhat significant trade before or during the deadline.

 By ‘somewhat significant,’ I mean that they will make a trade for a player who isn’t essentially a career backup. I personally see a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies being made with the Yankees acquiring either Carlos Ruiz, Michael Young, or both. The Bombers have been linked to both players within the last few weeks, and it would make sense to acquire either one. Ruiz would be a significant upgrade over both Chris Stewart and Austin Romine at catcher, and Young would be an upgrade over David Adams at third base. Young would be much more valuable to the Yankees though because he can play pretty much any infield position. If or when Alex Rodriguez does make his return, Young could be a valuable backup option for the team.

• At least one player tied to the Biogenesis scandal will be suspended.

• Michael Pineda will return and improve the starting rotation.

As always, baseball is a funny game. Will these predictions come true? It remains to be seen, but hopefully, the month of July will be better for the Yankees than June was.