With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, it's crunch time for the Pirates to live up to their status as one of the most bountiful sellers on the market.
From star pitchers Mitch Keller and David Bednar to the offensively-challenged Ke'Bryan Hayes, Pittsburgh has plenty of pieces to offer contenders over the next few days... in exchange for a massive boost to their farm system, of course.
Jim Bowden of The Athletic has cultivated a certain reputation around this time of year, but the former Reds and Expos/Nationals general manager is well-sourced and always has his ear to the ground with rumors and rumblings.