Yankees acquire McMahon from Rockies
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The 30-year-old McMahon has graded out as one of the 10 best defensive third basemen this season, but his offense is below average.
Ryan McMahon is a guy that can play solid defense — something that's been in very short supply for the Yankees lately.
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 Yankees made their first trade deadline move on Friday, acquiring a third baseman for two minor-league pitchers.
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