Paul Zeise's Notebook: Johan Oviedo Trade Could Actually Work Out for the Pirates

Paul Zeise's notebook: Johan Oviedo trade could actually work out for the Pirates

Here are some thoughts from my notebook that I haven’t gotten to this week. In this weekly feature, I will touch on a number of subjects on all...

What Does the Johan Oviedo Trade Mean for the Pirates?

The Pittsburgh Pirates have had their name in the headlines all offseason long, as rumors of increased spending and big-time acquisitions have filled the winter air. However, many fans have remained skeptical that anything would change due to the lack of a track record of this talk leading to real results. On the night of Dec. 4, the first indication of a potentially busy offseason came, as news broke that right-hander Johan Oviedo was heading t…