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Pittsburgh Pirates: Grading The Return In The Josh Bell Trade

Sep 18, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Wil Crowe (57) delivers a pitch in the 2nd inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Thursday afternoon the Pittsburgh Pirates traded first baseman Josh Bell to the Washington Nationals. How well did the Pirates do in their return?

The Pittsburgh Pirates made their first big trade of the winter. Although Adam Frazier, Steven Brault and Joe Musgrove’s names have been the most rumored to move, it was first baseman Josh Bell who was the first big player general manager Ben Cherington moved.