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Pirates Looking at Alex Rios; Might Be Looking at Alexei Ramirez

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking at Alex Rios, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. He also adds that “people familiar with Pittsburgh’s thinking suggest they wouldn’t be surprised if the Pirates expand the talks to include Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez”. That’s similar to the trade idea Jim Bowden floated out there a week ago, although I don’t think the cost would be anything close to Gregory Polanco, Nick Kingham, and Jordy Mercer.

Heyman notes that Rios could draw interest from the Rangers, Yankees, and the Giants. He says Rios is the top all-around outfielder on the trade block, and Ramirez is the top shortstop. Ramirez is under control through the 2016 season, with about $32 M remaining on his contract if his 2016 option is picked up.

Tim Williams
Tim Williams
Tim is the owner, producer, editor, and lead writer of PiratesProspects.com. He has been running Pirates Prospects since 2009, becoming the first new media reporter and outlet covering the Pirates at the MLB level in 2011 and 2012. His work can also be found in Baseball America, where he has been a contributor since 2014 and the Pirates' correspondent since 2019.

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