Cards-Pirates

[STL Cardinals]

An intradivison blockbuster, fam!!

Cards acquire ace SP Zac Gallen (Pirates pay half of salary)

Pirates acquire a haul

P Andre Pallente
SP Carlos Rodriguez
SP Clayton Kershaw
SP Chase Hampton
P Bryan Mata
SP Isaac Coffey

Grab an ace rental for the championship push. Give up mostly spare parts except Rodríguez and Hampton. I don’t trust Yankees with pitching prospects and wasn’t gonna be able to sneak Rodriguez through waivers with upcoming roster crunch. Thanks for the deal!! Should be a good one!!

[STL Cardinals]

Docced

[Pittsburgh Pirates]

Was forced to make the decision that Gallen was not re-signable at his current number for a long term deal.  Figured I should move him before I lose him for nothing and at least get something in return.  Also frees up a ton of cap space for me in the off-season.  Being able to add a few prospects and pieces in return seemed like better than just straight seeing him walk out the door.