It’s been quite the offseason for the Pittsburgh Pirates. They’ve added some players through free agency and trade, while also recently clearing up some roster space by putting Miguel Yajure and Ali Sanchez through waivers (both claimed).
Turns out that is probably barely the tip of the iceberg. Reports surfaced on Saturday afternoon that Bryan Reynolds asked to be traded.
What a whirlwind of emotions the course of the day went. Initially, there were questions whether this was some sort of negotiating tactic.