After being designated for assignment a few days ago, Jose Pirela has officially been traded for a bag of sunflower seeds and 2 sticks of gum.
Well, close enough.
The team will receive cash considerations from the Phillies in exchange for the utility man. His major league career has been remarkably mediocre since breaking in with the Yankees in 2014.
It’s too bad they don’t give out awards for being an excellent “in betweener”. Too good for AAA, but not good enough to stick on a big league roster. Pirela hit .