Stephen Drew Rumors

Earlier today Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports reported that the Pirates among two other teams were interested in the Diamondbacks shortstop Stephen Drew. This rumor is particularly interesting because, well he's a shortstop and the Pirates don't get much there offensively. I am not a particular fan of this move because honestly I think it just doesn't make much sense.

Stephen Drew has only played in six-teen games so far this year because of an ankle injury and only played in eighty-six games in 2011 because of injuries as well, so health is far but a guarantee with Drew. Even though it is a small sample size so far this year Drew has only hit for a .192/.246/.250 line, not very good at all, just about Barmes level. In 2011 he posted better numbers at the plate with a .252/.317/.396 line not bad at all for very good defensive shortstop.

The problem with Drew beside from the injuries are one that his price is a little high both market value and contract wise. Drew is only inked up for the rest of this year at a 7.75 million clip and has a 10 million club option for next year which most likely the Pirates would not grant. Drew would also probably demand some good prospects in return and I would honestly would only give away as much as one of the three AAA pitchers to get him because of his rental status and I don't think the D-Backs would accept that deal anyways.

In case you are one of the people who did want Drew I don't want to ruin your party but earlier today Buster Olney of ESPN reported that the Pirates and D-Backs have not even discussed the possibility of getting Drew. This doesn't mean that this still couldn't happen but it does decrease the chances, but the good thing for the Pirates Drew is not their trading option and with just about a week and half left before the deadline some other talks could be getting more serious.