As someone who likes the Pirates, this trade makes me want to cry. Even moreso now that Archer has rejoined Tampa Bay. 

This trade is the poster child for the risks of trading boatloads of high-end prospects for a pitcher where years of control is a primary reason for the price tag.

I hope Falvine treads these waters with caution this off-season.

It was such a terrible trade. By the time 2018 rolled around, Archer was several years removed from his last well above average season, yet the Pirates paid as if he was still a very good #2 starter.