Tag Archives: Trade

Two Guys Talkin’ Trades: It’s Closing Time

6-25-2025 – By Jud Verno – @JV_Pitt on X and Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X Justin Verno: Another early edition of 2 Guys Talkin’ Trades? This is getting out of hand. And with the Boston Red Sox moving Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, the timing here feels right. Corey Shrader: In late May, MLB TradeContinue reading “Two Guys Talkin’ Trades: It’s Closing Time”

Pittsburgh Pirates 2024 Trade Deadline Primer

7-9-24 – By Ethan Smith – @mvp_EtHaN on X Trade deadline season is always one of the most intriguing parts of the MLB calendar, with stars becoming available and moving to new homes, under-the-radar acquisitions shifting the tide for teams on the fringe and teams in a rebuild adding valuable pieces that end up beingContinue reading “Pittsburgh Pirates 2024 Trade Deadline Primer”

THREE Guys Talkin’ Trades – The Winter Meetings Approach

Jud and Corey welcome OG trade talker Joe Boyd back to provide yet another perspective on the discussion. Before the Pirates add, the guys want to discuss one more potential subtraction.

The Pirates Catching Position Must Be Addressed

Here’s the thing, it’s not like catching isn’t important to this management team. They drafted one number one overall, actually nixed a deal with Philly because a catcher they wanted wasn’t involved.

Where Could Josh Bell Land if the Pirates Want to Deal Him?

Before we get into this too deep, there is a belief that Josh Bell is a better DH option than First Baseman, the evidence is pretty clear if you watch him play everyday but most GMs won’t have that intimacy.