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Tampa Bay Rays trade Chris Archer to Pittsburgh Pirates

The Chris Archer show has aired its final season in Tampa Bay.

Ahead of the Tuesday trade deadline, the Rays traded their ace to the Pittsburgh Pirates, after much speculation as to which suitor club would be willing to give up the most in return.

Through six and a half seasons with the Rays major league team, Archer has been a dynamic, charming, and outspoken presence in the clubhouse. He’s a two-time All-Star, who has appeared in 179 games for the team. His career ERA is 3.69, his FIP 3.62, and a 1.