According to two sources, the Pirates have recently approached the Atlanta Braves about acquiring first baseman Adam LaRoche, who would certainly fill the Bucs' needs for a power bat from the left side of the plate...
The Pirates balked, however, when Atlanta asked for closer Mike Gonzalez in return for LaRoche.
UPDATE: This is confirmed by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Grr...
Ok, let's play fantasy GM. What do you do with the Pirates' bullpen? What trades do you make? Who's in your bullpen come opening day? Be realistic.