This time last year, there was a lot of speculation that the Pittsburgh Pirates would try to acquire controllable reliever Keone Kela. They ended up doing so on the day of trade deadline and put together a dynamic backend of the bullpen.
One year later, a lot has changed. The Pittsburgh Pirates are having a tough season and have quickly turned into sellers with the deadline less than a week away. This year it will be more about who the team will be selling, not buying.
One of the biggest issues from the outset for the Pittsburgh Pirates was Keone Kela.