PLAYING TIME: Byrd and Buck shipped to PIT, Brothers replaces Betancourt
Aug 28 2013
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| National League | American League | |
| Pirates | Acquire Marlon Byrd, John Buck | |
| The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired OF Marlon Byrd and C John Buck from the New York Mets in exchange for INF prospect Dilson Herrera and a player to be named later. Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Adam Rubin | |
| BHQ take: The news that Starling Marte is two weeks away from swinging a bat forced PIT to make a deal. Byrd and Buck are both RHBs, and the effect on their power potential is a mixed bag. They move from Citi Field (+16% RHB HRs) to PNC Park (-31%), with 16 more scheduled home games. They also have three road games... |
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