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Bucco Brew

Pirates Pull Off Blockbuster: Breaking Down Ben Cherington's Biggest Trade

Dec 22 · 01:08:45

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Episode Notes

On this episode of Bucco Brew, we break down the blockbuster deal that sent Mike Burrows out of Pittsburgh and brought back Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum, and Mason Montgomery. We dive into why this move matters, how Lowe immediately upgrades the offense, what Mangum adds to the lineup mix, and why Montgomery gives the Pirates another intriguing arm.