The Pirates traded Nate McLouth to the Braves today for three minor league "top prospects." This could be, what, the Pirates' 17th consecutive losing season (MLB record)? OK, OK, let's get real. The Pirates weren't going anywhere this season. They've pretty much clinched it now.
Let me tell you why this is a typical move for the Pirates. Their talent pool undergoes a specific cycle:
develop/trade for minor league talent --> talent flourishes in the big league club despite team mediocrity --> big league talent traded (often within the division!) --> develop/trade for minor league talent --> talent flourishes in the big league club despite team mediocrity --> big league talent traded (often within the division!) --> develop/trade for minor league talent --> talent flourishes in the big league club despite team mediocrity --> big league talent traded (often within the division!) --> develop/trade for minor league talent --> talent flourishes in the big league club despite team mediocrity --> big league talent traded (often within the division!) --> develop/trade for minor league talent --> talent flourishes in the big league club despite team mediocrity --> big league talent traded (often within the division!)
I think you get it. Until the Pirates get an owner that cares to spend, this will be the Pirates' destiny.
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