Two weeks ago I wrote about how the Travis Snider trade was looking like a steal for the Pittsburgh Pirates. They ended up getting left-handed pitchers Steven Brault and Stephen Tarpley in the deal. That trade is looking more like a steal this weekend. Snider was released by the Orioles, while Brault and Tarpley combined to give up one run in 15 innings of work, continuing their impressive seasons.
Sean McCool wrote about Brault and the success he's having earlier in the week. I got a chance to see Tarpley pitch two weeks ago, and talked with him after his start about the season he has been having in West Virginia.