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The Pittsburgh Pirates new regime made it clear that they needed to infuse more talent into the minor league system. They have specifically focused on one area.
Yesterday, Major League Baseball’s annual rule five draft took place. The Pittsburgh Pirates were quite active. They had the top selection, which they used on a right-handed pitcher. They also made a trade for a pitcher who was selected ninth overall by the New York Mets. The Bucs traded cash considerations or a PTBNL in return for the pick.
The theme here?