Pirates named as trade destination for breakout Nationals All-Star infielder
Pittsburgh could use this breakout star infielder to pair with Konnor Griffin.
Pirates named as trade destination for breakout Nationals All-Star infielder originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Pittsburgh Pirates look to be an actual postseason contender this season after their hot start.
Paul Skenes helps, but the big reason for the Pirates' success has been the offense. Brandon Lowe and Ryan O'Hearn, two of their big additions, have played very well so far. Add in Konnor Griffin, and there's a lot to like about the Pirates.
But there's even more room to grow for this team. With a chance to further become contenders, Fansided. com's Christopher Kline named the Pirates as a landing spot in a trade with the Washington Nationals for All-Star infielder CJ Abrams amid a major breakout early this season.
Pirates linked to trade for CJ Abrams amid hot start "Pittsburgh has a surplus of pitching and a deep farm system from which to trade," Kline writes. "... Pair a looming Konnor Griffin breakout with an Abrams trade, presumably swapping him in for Jared Triolo at third base, and the Buccos have the feel of a legitimate contender.