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.

Ex-Yankees All-Star Facing Major Problem Ahead of Trade Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The good news for former New York Yankees star Luis Severino is that he, as his younger teammates might say, secured the bag last winter when he inked a three-year, $67 million deal with the Athletics.

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.