All over twitter just now:
The @Pirates have acquired OF Travis Snider from the @BlueJays in exchange for RHP Brad Lincoln.
Glad to see Travis Snider will finally get a long look in Pittsburgh. It’s not the high-profile pickup most wanted, but he could surprise.
Holy crap yeah. Brad Lincoln for Travis Snider?!!! RT @whygavs: Um, I am a fan of that trade.
Brad Lincoln for Travis Snider? It’s a dissapointing-2006-first-rounder challenge trade!
Travis Snider should see lots of time in RF. He’s a power bat that hasn’t lived up to his potential yet, so this is an upside play for the Pirates. Alex Presley and Casey McGehee are about to see a lot more of the bench.
The bullpen is going to miss having Brad Lincoln around but the Pirates dealt from their strength. Jason Grilli and Joel Hanrahan will continue to handle the 8th and 9th.
Update: Made the trade tree to go along with this deal.
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