Gaby Sanchez traded to Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made another move to strengthen their team in their push for the playoffs. The team acquired Miami Marlins first baseman Gaby Sanchez today, just one hour before the close of MLB’s trade deadline, according to a tweet from FOX Sports‘ Ken Rosenthal.
Source: #Marlins close to sending Gaby Sanchez to #Pirates for OF Gorkys Hernandez and a competitive-balance pick.—
Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2012
Official: Sanchez deal to #Pirates is done.—
Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2012
An All-Star in 2011, Sanchez has spent this season bouncing between the Marlins and the minor leagues. He carried a .197 batting average into May before being demoted, though his play has improved slightly since then – his batting average is now up to .202.
