Pirates Trade Rumors: Emilio Bonifacio

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Another rumor has come across the wire.  The Pirates are apparently interested in super utility man Emilio Bonifacio and the Cubs' relievers.

#Cubs feel will deal Bonifacio #Pirates #Reds #Orioles #Royals #Mariners all have inquired. Cubs also could move LHR Russell/Wright
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) July 31, 2014

Bonifacio doesn't seem like someone the Pirates could use but he actually is a perfect fit.  The Pirates need a right-handed bat off of the bench and to possibly platoon with Polanco.  Bonifacio has an OPS of 1.024 against lefties this year.  That's very good.  Bonifacio could also take the Josh Harrison role since it looks like Harrison is now the starting third baseman.

The Pirates could also use the Cubs' lefty reliever Wesley Wright.  He is having a good year and could be a nice middle inning relief option for the Pirates.  Wright is a bit of a lefty specialist but he could come cheap.

More updates as the rumors keep coming