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The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired a shortstop prospect from the Arizona Diamondbacks. What does he need to do to develop for him to become a top prospect?
It was a matter of when, not if, it came to Ben Cherington trading Starling Marte. Marte, whose contract expires after the 2021 season, was viewed as the big trade chip for the new Front Office of the Pittsburgh Pirates. With an average farm system and the major league team looking like they are a few years away from competing, it made sense to sell high on Marte.