Looking At The Pirates Second Base Options Following Frazier Trade
After the Pittsburgh Pirates traded second baseman Adam Frazier yesterday, it has left a hole at second base this season. We look at who might get the call and a chance to play every day in Pittsburgh for the rest of the season. After much anticipation throughout the season, the Adam Frazier trade finally happened as the Pirates sent their All-Star second baseman to the San Diego Padres. In return, they got a package of prospects that are all 22 years of age or younger, and look to make an impact on the future of this team. However, in the present, it is a blow to the team as they lose their leadoff hitter and a Gold Glove-caliber second baseman. However, when you are in a rebuild, you have to be able to let go of good players for the good of stocking the farm system, and General Manager Ben Cherington has stuck to this plan. In the short term, the Pirates will be giving opportunities to some of their younger guys to give them a shot to lay claim to second base for the rest...