Pittsburgh/St. Louis

[Pirates GM (Rod)]

Pirates Trade:
Graham Ashcraft, SP, Cincinnati
850k in 23 & 24, then 3 years of arb

Cardinals Trade:
Gavin Sheets, CI/OF, White Sox
850k in 23 & 24, then 3 years of arb

I wasn't looking to trade Ashcraft because I think that there is strikeout upside with his premium velocity, but I think that I have solid starting pitching depth and needed outfield depth. So hopefully this is a trade that helps both teams.
Good dealing with Zack and best of luck to the Cardinals.

[Cardinals GM (Zack)]

Trading hitting depth for pitching depth. I like the upside of ashcraft if he can rediscover his K rate from the minors. Great easy talks with Rod and good luck to the Pirates! Confirmed.