Rum Bunter Radio 2020 Pittsburgh Pirates Trade Deadline Special

The Rum Bunter Radio crew is back to discuss and preview what the trade deadline could have in store for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

In this feature episode of RBR the crew covers all things trade talks and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Targeting who they expect to be traded and which teams will be willing to play ball. Time to get excited, the farm system is about to receive a boost.

A season that will allow sixteen teams into the playoffs makes for many buyers, teams that could set the Pittsburgh Pirates up for years to come. But which teams are, and which prospects are the right ones to trade for?

In his first year as general manager, Ben Cherrington looks to establish his dominance in the trade market. The guys talk strategy and what to expect as the regime transition continues. Which players will you have to watch go? Adam Frazier has been a hot stove name, but even players as notable as power-hitting switch hitter Josh Bell have come into play.

When it comes to prospects two teams come to mind with a wealth of young and also major league ready players. The New York Yankees are in position to make a deep run in the 2020 postseason, guys like Bell could bring a massive return to set up the Pirates farm system for the future.

Derek Holland, after being scratched from his start seems to be the most likely candidate at this point. When talking about guys like Holland that are potentially just rentals for competitive teams, how much can you expect to receive back. The RBR crew closes out their discussion with an analysis on value and what to expect when it comes to return on certain pieces that won’t help Pittsburgh win moving forward.

The future is coming, and August 31st is just the start. Batten down the hatches, clear the decks and enjoy the 2020 Trade Deadline Special.