Cardinals/Pirates Trade

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Cardinals have acquired Tommy La Stella and prospect Wander Javier from the Pirates in exchange for prospects Zac Gallen and Alex Faedo.

La Stella helps fill an immediate need on the offense and Wander Javier is a coveted prospect by the Cardinals as we see Javier as a potential top rated prospect. 

Giving up Gallen and Faedo wasn't easy as they are both having great years in the minors. 

Thanks to the pirates for the easy negotiations. Best of Luck!

[Pittsburgh Pirates]

I wanted to make sure I maximized LaStella's value as a guy on a one year deal and I felt like he was at a level that would allow me to do so. The Pirates really needed to added some depth to the minor league pitching roster. We really feel like our minor league system and prospects are rounding into shape. Though Javier was a guy we loved-we do have some depth in the middle infield down on the farm and with Seager already on a friendly contract we felt we could move him. Hopefully both teams get exactly what they need from the deal.

[Milwaukee Brewers]

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