As the new year approaches in this weird and slow offseason that has seen record breaking contracts for the largest overall deal (Shohei Ohtani), largest deal ever handed out to an international player (Yoshinobu Yamamoto) and largest deal ever given to a pitcher (also Yamamoto), it makes sense why the Pittsburgh Pirates would want to turn to the trade market to fill the holes on the roster.
The Pirates’ most immediate need is starting pitching, but they might also need help defensively in the outfield or anywhere else they’re just not comfortable with. With the stove heating up, let's explore some mock trades.