06 Jul 2015 20:09:14
The pirates need another outfielder because polanco has been struggling all season, they need one more starter (for depth or to replace morton or locke but its not a necessity like it was before) and a reliever to have another strong arm in the bullpen. I don't believe we need 3 blockbuster deals to get what we need but here is what I think

Pit Acquires: Aroldis Chapman, Jay Bruce or Marlon Byrd (previous success in pittsburgh) and cash

Cin Acquires: Harold Ramirez, Cole Tucker, and Luis Heredia, Andrew Lambo, Barret Barnes, and (2016 int'l signing bonus money)

I know the reds and pirates are rivals but there have already been 2 trades betweens pirates and division rivals this year so its not out of the question. The reds get some new outfield prospects and a ready one, a shortstop, a pitcher and some money to sign international players. The pirates get a great arm in the bullpen and an outfielder to replace polanco when we send him down or Lombardozzi down.




This last trade helps two teams in contention Blue jays have the 18th worst bullpen in the majors, and the pirates need a righty 1st baseman

Pit acquires: Justin Smoak
TOR Acquires: Antonio Bastardo

1.) 06 Jul 2015
06 Jul 2015 21:22:50
Why would the Pirates take chapman and just add prospects for a guy who's not needed

2.) 07 Jul 2015
07 Jul 2015 01:09:53
Reds will not trade within the division. That's a guarantee

3.) 07 Jul 2015
07 Jul 2015 01:20:35
We need another outfielder with polanco struggling as he is, Jhay on the DL and Marte also injured. Chapman would replace Bastardo (who is terrible)