It’s not technically an Indians rumor, but Jon Heyman is reporting that the Pirates are looking for a cost-controlled young pitcher in exchange for 31-year-old outfielder Starling Marte.
May I interest you in one Eric Haase, Mr. Pirates? He is relatively young at 26, not arbitration eligible until 2022, and can smash giant dongs. You in?
To be fair, Haase isn’t exactly a proven major-league catcher yet — in his very brief 34 plate appearances he has three hits and has struck out 14 times. Luckily the Pirates didn’t specify reliable or a known quantity when they leaked their desires to Heyman.