The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired shortstop Cesar Izturis and cash considerations from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for a player to be named.
What the hell is this supposed to do?
Izturis has hit .246 with no home runs and 8 RBI's for the Cubs. Jack Wilson, the Pirates' current shortstop, has hit .254 with 4 home runs and 28 RBI's. Both are mostly regarded to be powerless offensive players that are excellent defenders, though Izturis has a bit more speed.
Was this supposed to push Jack Wilson in some way, possibly give him the idea that his job is in danger?
Who knows?
At least he came cheap for the Pirates, unlike the Cubs.
The Cubs gave up Greg Maddux in return for him, a costly price when the Cubs should have pushed for more in return for their Hall of Famer.
Oh well. It's a questionable move on both parts, but I guess it's just Lou Pinella further pushing players he doesn't want out of the clubhouse.
Just in case you're wonder who's already fallen victim...
Matt Murton (LF) - It's almost sad to see what has happened to him. The Pirates should have asked for Murton too, while they were at it.
Jacque Jones (RF) - Chicago ####ked up. They should have sold high this off-season. They didn't. Now they're stuck with him and this situation could get ugly.
Michael Barrett (C) - Barrett has played better since leaving Chicago, even though he's now splitting time on a regular basis with Josh Bard.
Oh yes, I almost forgot to include Ian Snell and/or Tom Gorzellany in the "player to be named" possibilities. Again, going with past Pirate/Cub trades it's not out of the realm of possibility
Morisato, I always love a Cubs/Pirates trade. Usually it's Pittsburgh giving us a few good players for some minor league "talent"...this year it's the Pirates taking some of our major league talent.
Hendry has nude pictures of someone in the Pirates front office.
Travis: Yeah, unfortunately that's hope thing have worked in Pittsburgh for a while. Poor ####s. They really need to fire the entire front office and get someone with a pulse.
Smoke: Eww, thanks for putting that picture of Dave Littlefield in my head. And are you sure Cesar Iztruz is a "major league talent"? Don't think so.
Let's get the annual Pirates & Cubs Swap meet started. A little early this year, but oh well.
I'm curious about that "player to be named later". Like Travis said, with our luck in trade history...it's going to be McCutchen.
I hope all this means they have a potential suitor for Jack Wilson. Izturis can fill in for the rest of the year, then his contract can be bought out at a minimal cost. Wilson, on the other hand, the Pirates will be stuck with his salary unless they deal him.
I think the Cardinals might get involved. Don't they like overpriced washed-out infielders (see Rolen)?
Still waiting to hear the trade announcement:
Matt Murton to the Pirates in exchange for ___________(insert any of the following)
- Tony Armas
- Jose Castillo
- Sal Torres
- Jim Tracy's head on a platter
- A 6 pack of Iron Schitty Beer
After so many last place years I would think someone could draft a REAL player...mmmm Maybe they really LOVE last place>??? If they really are trying they are STUPID...if they don't want to win????...well either way they should GO...OF COARSE IT'S THE PIRATE FRONT OFFICE I am talking about..
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