PLAYING TIME: Byrd and Buck shipped to PIT, Brothers replaces Betancourt

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National League | American League
 
Pirates | Acquire Marlon Byrd, John Buck
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired OF Marlon Byrd and C John Buck from the New York Mets in exchange for INF prospect Dilson Herrera and a player to be named later.  Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Adam Rubin
 
BHQ take: The news that Starling Marte is two weeks away from swinging a bat forced PIT to make a deal. Byrd and Buck are both RHBs, and the effect on their power potential is a mixed bag. They move from Citi Field (+16% RHB HRs) to PNC Park (-31%), with 16 more scheduled home games. They also have three road games...

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