For portions of the past two months following losses, personnel on the New York Yankees have spoken to the media and stated their belief in the talent on the roster.

The Yankees are hoping to see their words translate into a sustained hot stretch. Their next opportunity is Monday night when they host the Minnesota Twins in the opener of a three-game series.

The Yankees are 2-7 since the trade deadline and are 27-36 since holding a seven-game lead atop the American League East. New York's high-water mark for games above .500 was 17 (42-25) following a 1-0 victory at Kansas City on June 12 when it held a 4 1/2-game lead.

New York lost six straight from June 13-18, won six of 10 before another six-game skid from June 30 to July 5. The Yankees followed the second six-game slide with five st

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