Teams obviously are checking in with the Pirates, especially on Gerrit Cole.
Heard the Orioles are among teams that have asked the Pirates about Gerrit Cole.
— Bill Brink (@BrinkPG) December 12, 2017
The Orioles seem to be in a rather schizophrenic mood, as they’re also shopping Manny Machado. The list of interested teams also includes the Rangers as well as the Yankees, who still seem like the best match due to their depth in high-ceiling prospects. There’s a bit of schizophrenia where Cole is concerned, too. Most of the comments I’ve seen have suggested the Pirates aren’t interested in moving him, but then there’s this:
Industry evaluators convinced the Pirates are prepared to move Gerrit Cole, if they can find the right match.