Poll Question: What is the Pirates' biggest need at the trade deadline? Shortstop (13%) Third baseman (19%) First baseman (55%) Pitcher (13%)
Bill Brink: Good morning everyone and welcome to today's Pirates chat. Thanks for those questions, and keep them coming. Here we go ...
PhillyJake: There is enough reason to think the Pirates should stand pat this trade deadline season, save for addressing the left side of the infield injuries. Indeed, Tim over at PiratesProspects laid out today how well Oakland and Detroit did post trade deadline last year. Some national writers agree.