Jon Morosi is reporting that the Pittsburgh Pirates have interest in San Diego Padres outfielder Justin Upton, but that could be put on hold if Jordy Mercer is out for an extended amount of time. We have heard in the past about the Pirates being interested in Upton, who will reach free agency at the end of this season. He is hitting .252/.331/.426 this season, which are his lowest numbers since being called up back in 2007. You would think that would be due to playing in an extreme pitcher's park this year, but he actually has a .
Pirates Reportedly Interested in Justin Upton
