Pirates, Cardinals Confirm Swap
A trade was announced today at a press conference in <Pittsburgh:team#15>. Not satisfied with their current roster, the <Pittsburgh Pirates:team#15> general manager shook things up by acquiring 32-year-old left fielder <Jesse Burkett:player#29> from the <St. Louis Cardinals:team#16> for 33-year-old right fielder <Mike E Smith:player#325>. The Pirates general manager said, "We're a better team now. We've added several pieces to the puzzle."

In his 1214-game career <Smith:player#325> is hitting .312 with 1444 hits, 194 doubles, 135 triples and 37 home runs. He has scored 907 runs and driven in 660.

In his career <Burkett:player#29> has hit .357 with 2001 hits, 224 doubles, 128 triples and 51 home runs. His totals also include 711 RBIs and 1258 runs scored.