What the Pittsburgh Pirates are getting in 3B Colin Moran

Posted Jan 15, 2018
The Pittsburgh Pirates have consummated weeks of trade rumors, and yesterday traded Gerrit Cole to the Houston Astros for a four-player package, including today’s subject in Colin Moran. Moran is a 25 year-old left handed hitting third baseman who can play at first base and left field as well. A first-round pick of the Miami Marlins in 2013, Moran made his MLB debut in 2016. (Pirates Breakdown)

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