The Pittsburgh Pirates' trade for Brandon Lowe didn’t just add left-handed power to a lineup that desperately needed it — it did something far more important. It forced Pittsburgh back into the serious conversation. Not rumors. Not “monitoring the market.” Not “kicking the tires.” A real, proven major league bat was added with intent.
And then came the part that really mattered –– Ben Cherington didn’t take his foot off the gas.
Speaking to the media Saturday morning, the Pirates' general manager didn’t declare the job finished.