Hal says we ain't selling just yet

NJ.COM - "Well, we'll have to see at the end of July, the way we always do," Steinbrenner said. "We'll take a look at everything. We'll see what injuries, if any, we've had from here until then, and where the deficients are and we'll go from there. If we stay healthy, I've always believed we have a shot."

But if the team is out of it, will they trade players -- like relievers Andrew Miller and/or Aroldis Chapman?

"I'd have to be there to answer that," he said. "You know me, I'm not big on hypotheticals. Let's just see. I believe we're going to be right smack in the middle of it come July."

Now this isn't exactly the kind of General Patton missive you would have gotten out of his father, but it's encouraging nonetheless.  Let me be clear - I'm not averse to becoming a seller at the deadline.  If the Yanks are six or seven games below .500 on July 15th and all the guys who've sucked all year continue to suck, by all means ship Beltran and Chapman.  See what you can get back for Miller.  But for christ sakes they're four games out of a playoff spot with 93 games left to play.  Are they THAT much worse than the top teams in the American League?  Is it IMPOSSIBLE for them to figure a few things out and nab one of those wildcard spots before the regular season ends?  I understand that an appearance in a one game playoff isn't exactly what you sign up for when you throw down a billion dollars for Yankee season tickets but isn't this what being a baseball fan is all about?  Having a chance to play meaningful September/October games?  You know how many teams would kill for that?  

My point is if they're in the running to get into the dance, don't go selling off the team.  I know you've gotta break it down to build it back up but I'm not wired that way.  Call me arrogant.  Call me stupid.  I don't give a shit.  I don't think about the future.  Never have.  I don't have a savings account, I don't put money into my retirement and I don't give up on seasons in the middle of June so the 2018 Yankees might have a chance to be better.  So unlike a lot of you out there, I'll be rooting for the Yankees over the next few weeks.  Sorry I'm not trying to ruin my summer in exchange for a few prospects that may or may not pan out.