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Podcast: North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast
Episode: Pirates Pull Off Blockbuster: Breaking Down Ben Cherington's Biggest Trade
Description: Ben Cherington just made the biggest trade of his Pirates tenure — and it might finally change the direction of this franchise.
On this episode of Bucco Brew, we break down the blockbuster deal that sent Mike Burrows out of Pittsburgh and brought back Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum, and Mason Montgomery. We dive into why this move matters, how Lowe immediately upgrades the offense, what Mangum adds to the lineup mix, and why Montgomery gives the Pirates another intriguing arm.
Is this the most impactful trade Cherington has ever made? Does this deal signal that the Pi...