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The Pirates stay aggressive after the Jhostynxon Garcia trade as MLB Free Agency pushes them into a pivotal offseason.
Oviedo's ceiling is probably as a No. 5 starter, but Adonys Guzman is a good get for Boston, and Garcia is the big prize for Pittsburgh.
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MLB insider discusses Jhostynxon Garcia’s fit with Pirates
Jhostynxon “The Password” Garcia was a fun guy to have in the Boston Red Sox‘s system. Red Sox fans are sad to see Garcia go, although the franchise’s plethora of outfielders made moving The Password a wise decision.
Why is Jhostynxon Garcia called 'The Password?' The story of how Pirates outfielder got absurd nickname originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Remember the name. Remember "The Password."
Such a deal is perhaps less likely after the Pirates’ first major transaction of the offseason, their acquisition Thursday night of outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia and right-handed prospect Jesus Travieso from the Boston Red Sox for right-hander Johan Oviedo and two prospects.