The New York Yankees want Eugenio Suárez, but the price could get steep if the Arizona Diamondbacks drive a hard bargain.

The New York Yankees need a third baseman and have been linked to Eugenio Suárez. However, Suárez could induce a bidding war, and the Yankees may not be able to meet the asking price.

The New York Yankees are looking for a power-hitting third baseman ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline. If general manager Brian Cashman targets Arizona Dia

Suárez's current hot streak combined with the scarcity of impact bats available will embolden Arizona to ask for a king's ransom in return for his services. The Yankees could probably manage to hold on to George Lombard Jr. but they would be required to gut the remainder of their farm system to rent Suárez for a few months.

The New York Yankees are in need of a third baseman, and Eugenio Suárez seems like the ideal addition. However, the Yankees could go a different route.

According to New York Post MLB insider Jon Heyman, the New York Yankees have inquired on Suárez, looking for a potential trade. Yankees are among teams that have inquired on All-Star 3B Eugenio Suarez but the Diamondbacks remain undecided about whether to sell. Mariners, Cubs, others among many others that make sense.

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