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ST. LOUIS — Brian Cashman insisted this was just the first trip the Yankees have taken lately where he has not been preoccupied with the draft, trade deadline or Hall of Fame induction.

But his presence Friday afternoon at Busch Stadium was noticeable as the Yankees tried yet again to snap out of a skid that has now lasted over two months — entering a series against the Cardinals, 29-37 since May 30 — and placed them in danger of missing the playoffs altogether with 41 games to go.

“We’re the defending American League champs trying to re-defend that and obviously right now, we’re not in contro

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