Pittsburgh Pirates Trade Freddy Sanchez to San Francisco Giants for Tim Alderson

The Pirates have just completed their second trade of the day, dealing both of the players in the middle infield for prospects.

The second deal involved sending second baseman Freddy Sanchez, the subject of numerous trade rumors this year, to the Giants for Double-A right-handed starter Tim Alderson.

Unlike the other trade carried out by the Pirates today, they won't be sending any cash with Sanchez.

The players

Freddy Sanchez

Sanchez was the the Pirates' biggest trade chip this year. He is a former batting champion (2006) who plays a solid defensive second base.

As a way above average hitter for a second baseman, Sanchez is able to provide a ...

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