Pirates / Royals Trade

[chrisetc21]

The Pirates trade

P Charlie Morton
P Ross Ohlendorf
$2 million to cover Morton's salary

Receive from the Royals

SS Sergio Alcantara
2013 2nd round pick
2013 5th round pick

[seanrmgallagher]

Royals accept, Alcantara played well in the Arizona League this year, but is really just a huge question mark. I needed some cash to cover Morton's contract and the draft picks helped accomplish that. Hoping Ohlendorf can stick in the rotation and return to his old self.

[chrisetc21]

Pirates moving guys to rebuild the organization.  I like Alcantara, played in rookie ball at 16 years old.  Switch hitter and a good fielding shortstop.  I hope he'll pan out, lots of projection involved though so it's a gamble.  The draft picks will help me pick up a few players to stock the farm as well.  Thank to the Royals for a good negotiation. 

[yahoolando]

 :iatp:

[Jss0062]

good trade for  rebuilding pirates and contending royals

[Fitzy1962]

 :iatp:

[yahoolando]

Trade Passes

[yahoolando]

 :judge:

[yahoolando]

 :thumbsup: