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Looking over potential trade partners with chips the Pirates have, here is a thought:
Joel Hanrahan to Rangers for
1. Jurickson Profar SS (ranked their second best prospect)
Born: 2-20-1993
Highest Level Reached: Low-A Hickory Crawdads
2011 Combined Stats: .286, 37(2B), 8(3B), 12HR, 65RBI, 23SB
plus 2. Michael Young (becomes starting 1B for Pirates or 3B depending on Pedro). Last I heard, he will not be a starter for the Rangers.
This works for both teams as the Rangers have depth in young ss including their starter Elvis Andrus along with their #7 prospect - Rougned Odor SS
Also, the Rangers are a legitimate contender and cannot rely on going into the season with 37 year old Joe Nathan and his 4.84 ERA (last year) closing games out.
The Pirates can move Meek to closer. I really would like to trade Hanrahan this off season as he is quite possibly at his highest value right now for a trading chip and a closer can't factore into too many contests when his team often trails going into the 8th/9th.
Joel Hanrahan to Rangers for
1. Jurickson Profar SS (ranked their second best prospect)
Born: 2-20-1993
Highest Level Reached: Low-A Hickory Crawdads
2011 Combined Stats: .286, 37(2B), 8(3B), 12HR, 65RBI, 23SB
plus 2. Michael Young (becomes starting 1B for Pirates or 3B depending on Pedro). Last I heard, he will not be a starter for the Rangers.
This works for both teams as the Rangers have depth in young ss including their starter Elvis Andrus along with their #7 prospect - Rougned Odor SS
Also, the Rangers are a legitimate contender and cannot rely on going into the season with 37 year old Joe Nathan and his 4.84 ERA (last year) closing games out.
The Pirates can move Meek to closer. I really would like to trade Hanrahan this off season as he is quite possibly at his highest value right now for a trading chip and a closer can't factore into too many contests when his team often trails going into the 8th/9th.