Mariners acquire Jack Wilson and Ian Snell

[EvilJester99]

Pirates Rumors: Sanchez Next To Go?

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 29 at 2:20pm CST]

2:20pm: SI.com's Jon Heyman says the Giants are in serious talks for Sanchez. The teams are discussing John Bowker, Kevin Frandsen and Jesus Guzman.

 

[Steve9347]

Great deal for Pittsburgh. Glad we don't have to see Clement for the next six years.

Clement is 25 and nowhere near figuring it out.

[ThunderBolt]

I like the majority of the moves the Pirates have made this year. They’ve got a bright future ahead of them.

[BearSox]

This trade makes absolutely no sense for the Mariners. They sold low on Clement, and I could definitely see him becoming a really solid hitter at 1B (a 3rd catcher). I really like Clement's set up at bat from what I've seen from him. I think he's become quite underrated.

 

Jack Wilson is a terrible hitter who is a very good SS. Nothing wrong with having him on your team as the no. 9 hitter, but you don't give up a lot to get a player like him, that makes no sense. However, I could see his offense improving in Seattle as that is a bigger park and will lead to probably more singles and gapers.

 

As for Snell, his upside is as a mediocre no. 4 starter, IMO. I was never too impressed by him, and I don't understand all the hype around. Even IF he does figure things out, he doesn't have the stuff or makeup to be a really good pitcher.

 

2 good moves by the Pirates after a couple really questionable ones earlier (especially the McLouth one).