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Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli.

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ARLINGTON, Texas — Francisco Cervelli said he's not thinking about his future with the Yankees as Thursday's 4 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline approaches.

"I just concentrate with where I am right now," the catcher said. "I don't control that kind of stuff. If they want to do something with me, it's not in my hands. I just have to go out and play the game hard."

Multiple reports throughout the season have said clubs in need of a backstop have interest in Cervelli and other Yankees catchers, including John Ryan Murphy, Austin Romine and Gary Sanchez.

And on Thursday, the New York Post's Joel Sherman reported that the Rockies and White Sox were interested in the 28-year-old Cervelli.

In addition, general manager Brian Cashman has said he believes he's got to add pieces to the Yankees to make them a serious playoff-contending team. He's also said he thinks the Yankees have high-level talent he could package in a deal.

Could Cervelli be among that talent? It's possible. Cervelli, the regular backup, has started the Yankees' last eight games due to an injury to Mark Teixeira, prompting manager Joe Girardi to shift starting catcher Brian McCann to first base.

It's a bit of a curious move, considering when Teixeira went on the 15-day disabled list in April, it was Cervelli who got reps at first base, not McCann, who signed an $85-million, five-year deal with the team this offseason.

Sherman also reported that though some baseball executives believed the Yankees have been showcasing Cervelli behind the plate for a potential trade, general manager Brian Cashman said he wouldn't do that with a player during the regular season.

Regardless, Cervelli has been nothing but solid, going 10 for 27 during the span. He's hitting .310 in 71 at-bats this season. Cervelli has also been sturdy defensively.

Cervelli said he has seen the increased playing time as an opportunity.

"I always tell you guys, what's my goal?" Cervelli said, referring to the times he's said he wants to be an everyday starting catcher in the majors, no matter where it happens.

"I'll take any opportunity," he added. "First, I want to win the game. I want to win. I want to be in the playoffs. An, you know, just play well and let things happen. I think this is another opportunity life has for me. I'm trying to do the best I can. Like I say, I'm always going to move forward. That's my goal. That's it."