cc80man

I disagree, 6 of their 10 top prospects are pitchers. You got the #40 prospect for a .280 fast no power centerfielder. The Nationals have their top pitcher as AJ cole at #90, no other pitcher for them is in top 100 and they only have 3 pitchers in their own top 10. Nationals are not super deep, Baseball America has them ranked as the 25th deepest farm system and pitching poor while Pittsburg is ranked 5th and is pitching rich. 2013 Baseball Farm System Rankings - Minor League Ball

If you want a 30HR hitter, 100 RBI hitter who has a cheap contract you have to give up something. The Pirates have a semi deep #2, #3 minor league pitching. We got Phillies #1 prospect for Revere, we got Nationals #1 for Span, if you don't think you can get Pirates #1 or #2 for a 30 HR hitter with team friendly contract you are crazy, especially if other teams get involved.

If Pirates are indeed in the talk that is great, with Willinghams team friendly contract, you have to ask for one of their 3 good pitching prospects; Cole, Taillon or Holmes. Resign Morneau 3 year 24 Million and now all of a sudden your rotation potential next year is Myers, May, Gibson, Taillon and Diamond or Worley. You could even throw in Worley/Diamond/Hendricks to make sure you get Taillon AA or Cole AAA.