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Amidst the swirling montage of rumors and innuendo, the Brewers send The Count, Matt Garza (1-3, 5.74) against the Pirates' Francisco Liriano (5-9, 5.11). I know there is irony in my saying that the Pirates' rotation needs some serious help if they intend on contending, but, you know, the Pirates' rotation needs some serious help if they intend on contending.
Today's Lineups
| MILWAUKEE BREWERS | |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar - SS | |
| Jake Elmore - CF | |
| Ryan Braun - LF | |
| Chris Carter - 1B | |
| Hernan Perez - RF | |
| Scooter Gennett - 2B | |
| Will Middlebrooks - 3B | |
| Martin Maldonado - C | |
| Matt Garza - RHP |
| PITTSBURGH PIRATES |
|---|
| Adam Frazier - 2B |
| Gregory Polanco - RF |
| Andrew McCutchen - CF |
| Starling Marte - LF |
| David Freese - 3B |
| John Jaso - 1B |
| Jordy Mercer - SS |
| Eric Fryer - C |
| Francisco Liriano - LHP |
Poll
Would you take a little less in a trade to get the trading partner to accept Matt Garza in the deal?
This poll is closed
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42%
Absolutely
(22 votes) -
57%
No - somebody has to pitch innings after the trade deadline.
(30 votes)