STL/PIT Trade

[Pittsburgh Pirates]

St. Louis Receives

James McCann, C, 2.08 M

Pittsburgh Receives

Thomas Hatch, SP, CHC 0.2Minors
Caden Lemons, SP, MIL, 0.2Minors


I did this deal because I am from Detroit so I am familiar with James McCann.  I have catching depth in the organization that I am hoping is going to make its' way to the bigs by the time I'm ready to compete.  I saw this as an opportunity to add two pretty good prospects to a farm system that is really starting to look solid.  If one of these two guys turns into a number 4 starter I feel like this is a good deal for me long term.  

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Cardinals needed depth at catcher with Realmuto sidelined. Also needed a #2 Catcher for 2018 and beyond.

Not crazy about McCann, but he has an affordable, long-term deal and should get ABs.

Didn't want to give up two prospects, but needed to do something to get a quick deal done.

[Milwaukee Brewers]

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