Houston Astros Reportedly Trade Former UNC Star Colin Moran to Pittsburgh Pirates

Posted Jan 13, 2018
Former UNC third baseman Colin Moran was traded from the Houston Astros to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday as part of a four-player package for starting pitcher Gerrit Cole–which could turn into more by the time the deal is finalized. Moran is the centerpiece of the trade from Houston’s side–as he finished last season ranked as the organization’s No. 5 prospect. (Chapelboro.com)

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