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Pittsburgh Pirates Trade Candidate: Starting Pitcher Mike Leake

Most of the starting pitching acquisition targets we name on here are innings eater types starters. Usually they pitch 180+ innings a season and while they’re not garnering any Cy Young votes, they are some of the most durable starters in the Majors. One of the most durable starters of the entire decade is right-handed starter Mike Leake.

Last season, Leake pitched a total of 197 innings (137 innings with the Mariners, 60 innings with the D-Backs), putting up pedestrian numbers. He posted a 4.29/5.19 ERA/FIP. He did post a solid 1.29 WHIP. Leake is a master of control.