The Pirates have made yet another trade leading up to the 2009 MLB non-waiver trading deadline, which falls at 4pm on Friday July 31st. This time the Pirates have dealt left handed pitchers John Grabow and Tom Gorzelanny to the Chicago Cubs for right handed pitcher Kevin Hart and two minor league prospects. The two prospects are Class-A infielder Josh Harrison and right handed pitcher Jose Ascanio.
Hart started and picked up the win on Thursday, 12-3 over the Houston Astros, before getting the news about the trade. Grabow will help take some of the load off of lefty reliever Sean Marshall in the bullpen while Gorzelanny, who was with the Pirates Triple-A affiliate will now be assigned to the Triple-A affiliate of the Cubs for the time being.
The trade deadline is only hours away so stay tuned for more information on every player that has been moved prior to 4pm on Friday afternoon.
