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The New York Yankees addressed a major trade deadline need by acquiring power-hitting third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Rockies.
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The New York Yankees acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for two minor league pitchers, the teams announced Friday.
The Rockies reacted with emotion to the news that third baseman Ryan McMahon was traded to the New York Yankees prior to their series opener against the Orioles on Friday. The nine-year veteran was dealt for pitching prospects Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz.
The Colorado Rockies can do nothing more than watch third baseman Ryan McMahon from afar after trading him to the New York Yankees.
Ryan McMahon hit a three-run home run, Bradley Blalock allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings pitched and the Colorado Rockies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-4.