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COL/PIT
May 29, 2017 21:35:57 GMT -5
Post by Colorado Rockies on May 29, 2017 21:35:57 GMT -5
To COL: Albert Almora JR, CF,CHC--.5 TC1 Travis Lakins, SP, BOS--Prospect
To PIT: Mark Reynolds
Injuries have torn apart my team and have made it very hard to compete this season. As I start to look to next year and beyond Reynolds, despite having a very good year this year, is an expendable piece. I have Goldschmidt at 1B as well and Reynolds is a FA at the end of the season. Almora gives me a promising young player that should be productive once he gets any consistent playing time. Lakins is currently pitching in AA and adds a bit of possible depth next year as well.
Hate to see a Rockie leave my team but I think this is best and will help in the long run. Good Luck PIT in your quest for a division title.
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COL/PIT
May 30, 2017 15:46:03 GMT -5
Post by Pittsburgh Pirates on May 30, 2017 15:46:03 GMT -5
This deal made sense for me in that Reynolds is a guy that I can use in my UT spot that is getting consistent AB's. Also with Pujols being null and void in national league parks and needing lots of rest I can use Reynolds at 1B. He is not a guy I need to commit to long term but if I decide to he is cheap and plays in the right park. It's all about this year right now for the Pirates.
Lakins and Almora will hopefully help the Rockies down the line. I hate to see Almora go as he has been productive when in there but guessing what Joe Maddon is going to do day to day isn't necessary for me at this point. Lakins is one of my better prospects but will not help me win right now. I am confident in my scouting department that we can find a way to replace him.
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