NEWS: Pittsburgh Pirates Unload More Veterans Part II

Hopefully for the San Francisco Giants, the words "Sanchez" and "no-hitter" don't cross paths too much in the future.

Media outlets are now reporting that, in a deal that continues a month-long exodus of familiar, talented faces; the Pittsburgh Pirates have traded Freddy Sanchez to the Giants for minor league pitcher Tim Alderson.

Sanchez brings a solid career at the plate and good defense to a Giants team fighting for a wildcard berth.

Meanwhile, the Pirates acquire a highly regarded Double-A pitcher on a day that has seen them send three veterans all the way to the west coast in two separate deals.

Reports circulated earlier on Wednesday that Sanchez had actually reached out to Pittsburgh management with an offer of his own, some indications saying it was o...

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