For baseball fans and the journalists who cover the game, the trade deadline is one of the biggest days of the season. It's a time to see what might happen to either make a team better for a playoff run, or how a team might build for the future. This was my first deadline working as a sports writer; coffee brewed, computer(s) on, Twitter feed constantly being refreshed — definitely a different feeling from some of the other deadlines I can remember from the past. Throughout you are hearing ... Read More
Trading for Lester is a risky proposition
On the surface, it's hard not to love the idea of adding Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester to the Pirates rotation. After all, we are talking about a pitcher with some impressive credentials. Two World Series titles, including a 3-0 record with a 0.43 ERA in those biggest of games. You can also add three All-Star selections, including a trip to Minneapolis earlier this month after another impressive first-half performance, highlighted by a paltry 2.53 ERA. There's no question Lester has ... Read More
Pirates in on trade talks with Lester
The Pirates have emerged as a "darkhorse" in the race to acquire Red Sox starter Jon Lester. Tim Brown of Yahoo! sports has declared the Pirates a "darkhorse" contender for Lester as reported by Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports. Sources: Pirates emerging as Lester darkhorse. Deal could possibly center around Josh Bell. News with @TBrownYahoo: http://t.co/MC2CBomWpc — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 29, 2014 Gordon Edes of ESPN Boston confirms the Pirates involvement for ... Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates trade rumors: Byrd back in the Burgh?
More names have surfaced in the past 48 hours as potential trade pieces for the Pirates, who are expected to be buyers by this Thursday's 4 pm trade deadline. Jon Morosi of FOX Sports has reported the Pirates are continuing to look at Phillies reliever Antonio Bastardo, but they may also have their eye on another position player from Philadelphia. Marlon Byrd: Morosi has reported the Pirates are also interested in Byrd, who was acquired by the Pirates after last year's deadline. Pirates ... Read More