QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 19, 2013 -> 09:05 AM)
The issue with the Pirates, if I had to guess, is they would be willing to move better prospects if the party they were trading with picked up salary. If the Sox were to move Rios/Ramirez, that's $22 million or so in salary just next year? And another $7-8 million this year still? Then they'd still be taking on at least $12 million in salary for '15 if you include the two buyouts.
My guess is that is more than the Pirates will be willing to take on, but considering the lack of other options out there, it might be something they are willing to do if we take on, say half of that money in exchange for higher quality prospects.
I think this might actually be one of the best fits out there.
I agree that the money can be a very big issue with the Pirates. But doing this move, would not only help the team but the fans too by showing them they are committed to win this year. Their line up could be lethal with Rios and Alexei.