MLB reporting that Archer is a Buc.

MaineBucs · Post by **MaineBucs** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 7:49 pm

I stated earlier that I was luke-warm on acquiring Archer. He may not be much of a difference maker this year or in future years.

That said, I am okay with moving both Meadows and Glasnow (would not have said this 2 years ago when Glasnow was viewed as a top prospect), but I am fearful of the 3rd player in the deal. Even with only those two names announced, the Pirates paid a high price for a pitcher with mediocre results, except for the strike-outs.

BucsFaninGA · Post by **BucsFaninGA** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 7:51 pm

Kudos to Neal " No Deal" Huntington. Guess I will have to change his nickname to "Sometimes Deal". It took some guts and intestinal fortitude to pull the trigger and get Archer. I am a big fan of Austin Meadows, he is from my area, here in greater Atlanta, GA. Wish him well as a D-Ray, quality guy and classy family. Welcome to the Burgh Archer! Now Neal, you are going to be a good guy in the news in my book!

pghpaulatl · Post by **pghpaulatl** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 7:51 pm

Wonder how long until we hear who third player is, still don't know other player from Kela trade?

pghpaulatl · Post by **pghpaulatl** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 7:53 pm

Wonder how long until we hear who third player is, still don't know other player from Kela trade?

dmetz · Post by **dmetz** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 7:54 pm

Meadows and Glasnow is a great trade so far for us. 3rd piece be a throw in and NH just made his first really big move. Barring injury, our rotation and bullpen just made a notable improvement for the next few years.

Great job selling on Meadows NH. Great sell! Cash that in now with that poor defense and suspect hammies. Corner OF lowers his ceiling considerably. Luplow may be a better player anyway lol.

dmetz · Post by **dmetz** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 7:56 pm

wow. great trade. Really good stuff. This is a 180 from past years.

CarolinaBucco · Post by **CarolinaBucco** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 7:57 pm

Wait a second? There's a PTBNL in the Kele trade. Oh brother I forgot about that.

Shouldn't that have been announced by now?

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:05 pm

Maybe Kingham takes over Glasnow's role.

gileszee · Post by **gileszee** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:08 pm

I hear from MLB network that the 3rd player is of value, not a throw-in. Ugh.

Still proud of the F/O nonetheless.

CarolinaBucco · Post by **CarolinaBucco** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:10 pm

I predict it's one of the Kevins.