The New York Yankees are in need of upgrades around their roster, and the team needs to be effective around the trade deadline to improve.

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.