Pittsburgh/Colorado

[Pirates GM (Rod)]

Pittsburgh Trades:
Casey Schmitt, CI/MI, San Francisco Giants (700k MiLB)
JJ Goss, P, Tampa Bay Rays (MiLB)

Colorado Trades:
Paul Blackburn, SP, Oakland Athletics ($1.2 million through 2025)
Martin Perez, SP, Texas Rangers ($700k through 2023)

I have resisted parting with Schmitt through many inquiries on him, but I realize that starting pitching is really a premium commodities this year, so I had to come in with a strong offer. I "won" a game last week because Arizona didn't meet the innings minimum, and I'm in danger of not meeting the innings minimum this week. So I'm hoping for good health and some degree of effectiveness from these two gentlemen.

Thanks to Michael for good negotiations and best of luck to the Rockies.

[Rockies GM (Michael)]

Confirmed. My team is going nowhere so I’m strengthening for the future. Schmitt and Goss could be foundational pieces. Thanks to Rod for easy negotiations and good luck to the Pirates!