[Lefty Noob]

According to the May 7 edition of the Beaver County Times: "The Pirates have been shopping Humberto Cota in an effort to ease their catching glut and also no longer consider Oliver Perez an untouchable, though they won't give the struggling left-hander away."

I'm sure someone will take a chance on Perez, thinking they can fix him. Is this the start of the Pirates fire sale?

[wvuauthor]

I think everybody knows that Cota is going to be leaving soon. There is no way that the Bucs are gonna carry three catchers for much longer.

As far as Perez is concerned, if they are going to deal him they better get a starter for him that is proven. Like you said, you cant just give him away...

[MJHMarc]

In the Mets forum, I heard some talk about the Mets looking into Oliver Perez to help their (injured) rotation. My only concern is that Perez has a 1-5 record and an ERA well over seven. I am not sure if he will be able to turn this horrible start around this season, no matter what team he plays for.

[Lefty Noob]

He's a talented pitcher, but he's got some problems. A good pitching coach should be able to help him out, get the mechanics straightened out. A lefty with natural ability is always a hot commodity, too, so there'll be a taker for him, be it the Mets or someone else.

[wvuauthor]

I dont think the pitching coach is the problem. Eventually he needs to own up to his performance and quit with the excuses. The pitching coach can only do so much, and then it is on the staff. That is not the problem...

[rmjvol]

So what the latest Pittsburgh Pirates trade rumors floating around out there?

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by rmjvol

So what the latest Pittsburgh Pirates trade rumors floating around out there?

here you go...fresh off the rumor mill:

(7/23/06) .... With the non-waiver trade deadline approaching and the Pirates sporting the worst record in the National League, rumors have been heating up about who may or may not be on their way out of Pittsburgh. First baseman Sean Casey lost one possible destination when the San Francisco Giants acquired Shea Hillenbrand from the Toronto Blue Jays. The Astros reportedly are interested in reliever Damaso Marte. ... The Pirates are on pace to steal 49 bases, which would be their fewest since 1975, and make just 68 attempts, which would be their fewest since 1994.

[Lefty Noob]

Marte now? Well, I guess when you're having a fire sale, you can't be picky.

[Lefty Noob]

Here's the latest on these Pirates trade rumors: "Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Sean Casey could still be headed to the Bay Area, this time in a trade with the Oakland Athletics. A source told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that Oakland might be the most likely destination for Casey. Pirates general manager David Littlefield expects to make more than one trade before the July 31 deadline for non-waiver deals, with the primary shopping pieces being outfielder Jeromy Burnitz, Casey, reliever Roberto Hernandez, third baseman Joe Randa, starter Kip Wells and outfielder Craig Wilson."

[ThePundit]

Casey makes a lot of money, doesn't he? Oakland doesn't usually buy high priced players. They usually sell them.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Here's the latest on these Pirates trade rumors: "Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Sean Casey could still be headed to the Bay Area, this time in a trade with the Oakland Athletics. A source told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that Oakland might be the most likely destination for Casey. Pirates general manager David Littlefield expects to make more than one trade before the July 31 deadline for non-waiver deals, with the primary shopping pieces being outfielder Jeromy Burnitz, Casey, reliever Roberto Hernandez, third baseman Joe Randa, starter Kip Wells and outfielder Craig Wilson."

Wow "The Mayor" Casey ain't feeling the love in Pittsburgh huh?...I like the guy...class act...then again the A's have a brighter future right now...

[Lefty Noob]

No, don't misunderstand. We love Casey, and he's been great for us. But we're a terrible team and he's the highest paid player on our roster. It's a cost cutting move, nothing more nothing less. Heck, if he deal him, we technically won't have a 1B on the roster. Craig Wilson has played there. But then, if he's traded...