Pirates/Rays

[Pirates GM (Rod)]

Pirates Trade:
Mason Martin, 1B, standard MiLB

Rays Trade:
Taylor Walls, SS, standard MiLB
Curtis Mead,2B, standard MiLB

Bailey and I have been going back and forth trying to work out a trade for about 41 months now, and this is what we settled on. I'm giving up big power potential for two potential middle infielders.
Good working with Bailey and good luck to the Rays.

[Rays GM (Bailey)]

Rays confirm.

Rod is right lol, we’ve been discussing a deal for quite a while but finally reached an agreement today after shifting to Martin. Trading away Walls admittedly hurts. I’m probably one of the people who is highest on him. I think he has the chance to be something special, whether he cracks into the Rays’ lineup or gets the Cronenworth treatment. Mead is great too, I wouldn’t be surprised if he shoots up the rankings this upcoming season. Felt like taking a risk here because I’m very bullish on Martin. I’m buying into his 2019 season and thinking his immense power will translate to the Majors. Plus, this trade opens up a roster spot for me, which I could use.

Nice discussions with Rod - good luck to the Pirates.