MILWAUKEE -- As always, there are a lot of uncertainties approaching MLB's annual July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline. But here is one definite: The Pirates are in the process of making the hard decision of whether they need an upgrade for the stretch drive at first base.
"Our general manager knows as well as I do what we look to identify as strengths and weaknesses on our club," manager Clint Hurdle said prior to Saturday night's game vs. the Brewers. "I don't know what will happen two weeks down the road. Could it be different? Yeah, it could be.