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Evaluating Pirate Trade Values: Rental Pitchers

Once again, I want to reiterate I do not have any scoops from insiders that say these are actual offers, if this really is what the Pirates could get for each player or even if the teams I bring up are interested in these players. I want to show you the thought process behind these fake deals though so you can get an understanding of what these players could fetch on the market. Making fake trade proposals are fun, and hopefully this can be a tool to help you make more educated shots in the dark.

In case you missed it last time, here’s how I calculate trade value:

I’ll be using surplus value and future value to make these trades.