Is there any chance the Pirates will trade away players like Josh Harrison, Jordy Mercer or Ivan Nova even if they strike a deal for help? This team is hot right now, and I want them to add without subtracting.
-- Aaron H., Erie, Pa.
This is a good place to start, because the Pirates' non-waiver Trade Deadline action the last two years has consisted of adding and subtracting. It's harder to see that happening this season.
For one, general manager Neal Huntington was pretty clear on Sunday when he said it was not the Pirates' intent to sell.