The Yankees have the talent to contend, but cannot afford to get complacent. While on track for the postseason, the team's glaring weaknesses remain. Their passionate fan base won't tolerate settling for less than their rivals, especially another playoff exit at the hands of the Houston Astros.

In a stock up-stock down format, here's where the Yankees should focus, and where they shouldn't as much, leading up to the trade deadline.

The New York Yankees have been one of the best teams in baseball this season, but a recent slump has pushed them down the standings as the MLB trade deadline nears. Coming off a trip to the World Series,