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Key point (or only point really) Discussions to include Garrett Jones in the Joel Hanrahan trade never progressed very far because "the Pirates really valued Jones highly," a major league source told Cafardo.

Since there is some time to burn before the Bucs game today, I thought it would be fun to chat about the guys playing early games in the minors. Start off with the GCL team. Allie had a good day at the plate going 2-4 with a double and his first career homer. Tyler Glasnow had a very strong 4.1 innings of work. He gave up only 2 hits and 2 walks and struck out 6. Impressive work by the big 6'7" right hander. Would love to hear what kind of velocity he was showing today. All other action in the system continues later on this afternoon.

Alen Hanson is #1 on this weeks BA Hot Sheet! Article talks about his season being legit and him skyrocketing to #40 on their list. Jeff Locke also gets an honorable mention.

They signed Joe Nathan today for 2 years and an option. Was really holding out hopes that we could have flipped Hammer for one or 2 of their higher end prospects.

Just one scout's opinion, but wow is that good to hear.