PIRATES ADD RIGHT-HANDER IVAN NOVA
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired pitcher Ivan Nova from the New York Yankees for two players to be named later.
What does it give the Pittsburgh Pirates
Nova will help give the Pirates a little rotation security and depth, especially following the departure of Francisco Liriano. He might not be a long-term answer, but then again he is the type of reclamation project the Pirates have been known to resurrect in recent years.
What does it give the New York Yankees
The Yankees did an amazing job of getting rid of a number of potential free agents and players they no longer felt were part of their future, and Nova is just the latest. In return, the Yankees will receive two prospects to be named later...a nice haul for a struggling pitcher.
Fantasy impact
Wait until Nova shows significant improvement, and he solidifies his place in Pittsburgh's rotation, before taking a chance on him again in fantasy leagues.
Player focus
New York Yankees
player to be named later in 2016 - Tito Polo
player to be named later in 2016 - Stephen Tarpley
