Yankees Shockingly Land Giants Star In Blockbuster Proposal By Insider

One insider mentioned the Yankees as a possible option for one of the top pitchers

July 15, 2011; San Diego, CA, USA; General view of a San Francisco Giants logo on the sleeve of right fielder Nate Schierholtz (12) during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports / Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Yankees already have made one great trade this week but could one more be on the way?

New York has a real shot at winning the World Series this year despite a disappointing month and now is in a much better place thanks to the addition of Jazz Chisholm Jr. There's still time for more moves, though.

The Yankees have the means to get a major deal done and even were mentioned as a possible option for San Francisco Giants superstar Blake Snell by ESPN's Jeff Passan.

"Fair or not, both teams are going to be tied to the biggest mystery this deadline: reigning National League Cy Young winner Blake Snell," Passan said. "In his last four starts, he has been beyond brilliant. But because of his contract -- with an opt-out, he'll exercise if he continues to pitch well or a $31 million player option for 2025 he could trigger if he doesn't -- teams will be loath to give the San Francisco Giants the sort of return a player with Snell's ceiling warrants.

"Certainly, after the injuries to Kodai Senga and David Peterson the Mets could use a pitcher of his caliber, while the Yankees' rotation since their 50-22 start has the worst ERA in the AL (5.34) and second-worst in MLB behind only the Colorado Rockies."

Snell and the Yankees have played a little song and dance over the last year. At one point it seemed like the Yankees wanted him and even offered a deal but was rejected. Snell has shown some interest in New York at different points but the two sides haven't come together, yet.

There is a possibility that he is moved and he could fill a big need for New York. It wouldn't hurt to see what a deal would cost, at least.

More MLB: Yankees, Dodgers Eyeing Same Gold Glove Winner At Deadline, Per Insider