Friday Fantasy Implications

Growing up, the MLB Trade Deadline used to be my least favorite time of the year.  This is the time where I saw all my favorite Pirates leave for prospects who would invariably never pan out.  Bye Jason Bay, thanks for being the only reliable player on our team.  Oh and who do we get in return?  The worse Laroche brother and three terrible relievers.  But those days are gone for Pittsburgh!  We are finally buyers!  We've already acquired Aramis Ramirez who we gave away 12 years ago for Bobby Hill.  Bobby Hill is probably a Phys Ed teacher (nothing against our educators) while Aramis is still going strong, I love this deal.

As the trade deadline nears, I'm going to highlight the implications given with new additions to teams and departures of other players.

Aramis Ramirez (3B) to Pirates for Yhonathan Barrios (P):

Given all the injuries the left side of the infield has faced this season, this trade was a no brainer.  Aramis Ramirez will fill an immediate hole at third base which will shift Jung Ho Kang to short stop until Josh Harrison and Jordy Mercer are ready to return.  Given their injuries, it won't be for awhile.  This move will bolster the Pirates batting order and give a chance for Ramirez to pick up some more RBIs batting behind Andrew McCutchen and Neil Walker.  I'd start plugging Ramirez into lineups and see an increase in Home Runs as well with that short porch in left field.