The Pittsburgh Pirates deal away two-time All-Star closer Joel Hanrahan and middle infield prospect Brock Holt to the Boston Red Sox for four former prospects who have struggled in the last couple of years: Mark Melancon, Stolmy Pimentel, Jerry Sands and Iván DeJesús Jr.

 

On December 26, 2012 — The Pittsburgh Pirates deal away two-time All-Star closer Joel Hanrahan and middle infield prospect Brock Holt to the Boston Red Sox for four former prospects who have struggled in the last couple of years: Mark Melancon, Stolmy Pimentel, Jerry Sands and Iván DeJesús Jr.

 

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