Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com reports that the Pirates have "kept in touch" with the Rockies regarding the possibility of trading for Ian Stewart. The Pirates already have one disappointing third baseman in Pedro Alvarez, so they might as well add another one, right? In all seriousness, he wouldn't be a bad buy low opportunity if the price is right, as he offers an insurance policy for Alvarez and cold probably also move across the diamond to help out at first base if need be. The Cubs are also interested in Stewart.