With the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, all eyes turn to the July 31 trade deadline. For the Pittsburgh Pirates, that means several long-time members of the club might be in their final days in a Pirates uniform.
The fire sale will soon be in full swing, and a plethora of contenders are sniffing around Pittsburgh's veterans. Over the next couple of weeks, many of these players will say farewell, moving on to greener pastures as the organization looks to infuse youth into the roster in hopes of a brighter future.
For the Pirates, this is about more than just jettisoning veterans on expiring deals.