Ben Cherington's efforts at the MLB trade deadline have been appraised in many different ways by fans. Most of the initial reactions are negative, and rightfully so, as the Pirates did not get any major league help. They got a boatload of prospects and, as frustrating as this cycle has been during the last six deadlines, we get to go through it again, whether we like it or not. Some of the young players Pittsburgh received actually got off to impressive starts during their short first week on the farm, at least, starting off with the deadline's headliner Rafael Flores.
Pirates Prospect Update: Konnor Griffin, deadline additions start hot, two call-ups
