22 Dec 2017 03:56:42
Yankees get Gerrit Cole
Pirates get Miguel Adujar, Clint Frazier, and Chance Adams.

1.) 22 Dec 2017
22 Dec 2017 18:15:37
As a pirates fan, I really want this, but I don't think we get all 3 of them.

2.) 22 Dec 2017
22 Dec 2017 20:59:54
With or without Cole, Pirates won't be competing for playoffs. They have to trade him. Either now or at deadline. Waiting til then will drop price (only one and a half seasons) and bring risk (injury or performance) Better to trade him now. Who else will beat offer of Frazier and Adams? Yanks are in driver's seat. Take it or leave it.

3.) 23 Dec 2017
23 Dec 2017 00:17:48
They don't HAVE to trade Gerrit Cole.

It'd be wise for them to, but they have 2 years before he's a free agent, he's 27 and he's a massive bargain.

They have plenty of time to find a suitable offer for Cole.

4.) 23 Dec 2017
23 Dec 2017 02:02:30
I agree with stat, I don't like the thought that the Yankees hold all the leverage here. The pirates don't have to move Cole, and of they do, half the league would be interested.

5.) 23 Dec 2017
23 Dec 2017 02:12:38
Also, Cole had a somewhat down year. If he rebounds this season, he could be worth even more at the deadline than he is right now.