Trade him to Atlanta. WebThe Pirates Main Ticket Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (or 15 minutes after game ends on gameday). Another area of uncertainty is defense, where Cruz is still an unknown commodity. In conjunction with this post, Darragh McDonald held a Pirates-centric live chat on 10-19-22. Everything he does is at an elite speed, from the way he runs and throws to the way he smashes the ball to smithereens. He was on pace for nearly 3.0 fWAR through 600 plate appearances. Instead, it was another year of letting their young players get their feet wet in the big leagues, with some encouraging results in that department. Grew up in East Liberty and would ride my bike over to Forbes in the 60s. Of course, free agency isnt the thing that Pittsburgh fans will look to for hope. Wilson is still fairly young. He got taken over the fence 28 times in 124 1/3 innings last year but has reduced that number to just 17 long balls this year, despite increasing his workload to 144 frames. Solid return. Starters: Keller, Contreras are the only ones that have a job as of now. Giving him premium free agent contract for a extension awful. Ortiz is a wild card and almost certainly needs more seasoning. Wilson also has an option remaining, so its not as if the Pirates have to DFA Wilson to start 2023. Ron will get him right. Cutch is really now no more than a reasonably good DH against left handed pitching. Martins power is great and could be a 30-40HR guy. Are they going to back the dump truck up and give Diaz a record contract for a closer? They should have made a big trade or two to significantly improve their roster but instead made a couple tweaks that ended up back firing. And thats where it ends for starting pitching. Kevin Gorman is a Tribune-Review staff writer. I had hopes for Wilson and Thompson but they may be better multi inning relievers.I think that Brubaker just got tired. The Bucs wont spend to get Willson Contreras, but some of the otheravailable options include Christian Vzquez, Omar Narvez, Austin Hedges and Tucker Barnhart. Dodgers and even Yankees put out blueprint on how to run a 200 million plus payroll. The Vegas Golden Knights dealt the Boston Bruins their first home loss [] Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onPittsburgh Pirates and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Read the transcript here. While I can agree that losing breeds apathy, among other things, its the very point where good managers or coaches excel That was a fun 3 years (possibly highlighted by an irate Sean Rodriguez vs the Gatorade cooler). Most prospects dont amount to much or anything. He is still young and has less than one year of MLB experience at this point, so its possible Cruz could still develop. Yeah I like 3 outfielders that will strike out each 100 times But like everyone I hope cruz doesnt play SS. After NH lost this job did a number of Pirates players go to other organizations and do well? Arizona Miami didnt do better than Pittsburgh trading Marte. Well stated, MendozaLine and JoeW. I dont think anyone in this organization has the chutzpah to move Cruz at this point, which is astounding to say about a rookie. Ranking all 30 MLB teams, Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images, 1B Santana signs with Pirates on 1-year deal, 30 MLB teams, one big move: What your favorite squad should do to win the winter. Relievers Read the transcript here. Miliano was more of a throw-in as a work-in-progress than a player the Pirates were likely highly seeking in the deal, but still, an arm that, if he could ever lock his command down, could be a highly effective reliever. He slashed a rubbish .267/.327/.335 in 211 plate appearances. The Pirates are not destined to get a fine former ML manager with good experience.It is also difficult for them to attract the best and brightest minor league coaches and scouts..Winnng begets winning,and everyone wants to play and work for a winner. The World Series is over and Major League Baseballs offseason is underway. Or it will be the same Yada Yada Yada. The Pittsburgh Pirates have swung their first big move of the offseason and it addresses a major need. If the Pirates were managed and coached properly and they were lucky enough not to have injuries they could actually have a decent team next year with a few good additionsThe lack of depth is a constant problem for many small market teams unless the minor league system is near excellent. Contreras He batted just .206/.256/.406 with a .249 wOBA, and 57 wRC+. Especially with 10 and now 12 teams making them. Keep up with the latest storylines, expert analysis, highlights, scores and more. And SRod was just showing the fervor that he played with,which is something that this current team needs. WebComprehensive and up-to-date Pittsburgh Pirates news, scores, schedule, stats and roster What is the difference between the two sets of teams? Heinaman c I think Contreras is also a valuable piece. Overall, he was roughly league average with the stick but provided the Bucs with a plus outfield glove. They need to make changes to be able to do so next year. Off season outlook: Pirates will still stink in 2023. But clearly, thats not enough. WebThe Pirates struck a trade with the Oakland Athletics in which catcher Manny Sanguilln was sent to Oakland for manager Chuck Tanner. The Pittsburgh Pirates have swung their first big move of the offseason and it addresses a major need. Despite that, he was still above average at the dish overall, hitting .233/.294/.450 for a wRC+ of 106. Hopefully the bat plays but who knows at this point. SAN DIEGO (AP) Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Bryan Reynolds has requested a trade ahead of baseball's winter meetings. Samuel continues to compare Newman to Swanson on posts and its insanely incorrect. Pirates win 1st MLB draft lottery, right to pick first, MLB just held its first draft lottery! They got a pitcher that Oakland couldnt develop. I cannot understand how Davis isnt looking good at this time. While Wilson is running out of time, the Pirates should look into giving him one last shot in a consistent bullpen role. Abrams making a move for one of the top middle infield trade candidates at the time did not make much sense for the Padres. 2022 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Its been an up-and-down season for Wilson, showing some talent here and there but never able to string anything together. I think they tried changing his approach this year. Hayes also stole 20 bags, allowing him to produce 3.0 fWAR without adding much with the bat. They should bring back Cutch. Pittsburgh acquired first baseman Ji-Man Choi from the Rays in exchange for Minor League right-handed pitcher Jack Hartman, the team announced on Thursday. Now that three of the four players in this deal have played with their respective teams, how has the trade aged since the 2021 deadline? 3B: Hayes Thanks. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Martin lol. The Pirates entered this offseason with one glaring void to fill: first base. The only exception would be if they trade center fielder Bryan Reynolds but general manager Ben Cherington seems like he doesnt have the appetite to send his best player packing. Best case Houston Chicago who made the strategy popular took 4 years. And I do not think that they need them. Pittsburgh acquired first baseman Ji-Man Choi from the Rays in exchange for Minor League right-handed pitcher Jack Hartman, the team announced on Thursday. On gameday Saturdays and Sundays, the Pirates Main Ticket Office will open at 9 a.m. and close 15 minutes after the game ends. Still, its an option, and the Pirates should look to get the rookies more starts than Wilson. Where have the years gone young man?Those were the days. Leadership in players is what Cutch has been and Harper is with the Phillies.It has to be strongly based on performance to stick and for other players to listen. The Pirates can get a decent prospect back for him preferably a pitcher. They just happened to be one of the few teams that thought they could out develop Oakland. But with his speed and arm, he will be in the field somewhere everyday going forward. Paid a high price for Vogey but he was a good bat. If Cruz played all games against my Brewers, he would be all world. Theyve mortgaged everything in pumping out the idea that Hayes and he are future superstars, and as Cruz has apparently been resistant to the idea of moving, having either become a malcontent is a PR train wreck Keep up with the latest storylines, expert analysis, highlights, scores and more. Theyve bought in, much as they have in Hayes becoming a superstar First off, Id wonder why Cutch and Stallings would opt to return to baseball Siberia unless there is absolutely nothing on the table, and thats doubtful. Just cant stay healthy. With that being the Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the deepest list of minor league prospects in all of baseball. Now I ask Orioles fans and others to have the same for the Pirates. Rays 5 years. Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Bryan Reynolds has requested a trade ahead of baseball's winter meetings. Brubaker You may very well be right about Cruz but then they need new leadership which is a whole nother problem. The Pittsburgh Pirates traded the National League starting all-star second baseman Adam Frazier to the San Diego Padres at the 2021 trade deadline. 2022 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. As far as teaching players and managing I havent seen anything. I believe he could help mentor some of the up-and-coming catchers for the Pirates like Endy Rodriguez and Henry Davis during Spring Training. First base is even more wide open at this point, as most of the playing time this year has gone to guys who have already moved on or are about to. The Pittsburgh Pirates said they do not plan to trade him at this time. It was only a matter of time until the rug was swept out from under him. Odds & lines subject to change. That leaves the club with multi-positional options like Zack Collins and Diego Castillo on the depth chart going into next year, though its possible they bring in another low-cost free agent or waiver claim to take over here. Next to Hayes on the infield is Oneil Cruz, who got a cup of coffee last year but truly debuted here in 2022. Castillo util The Pirates I think should look to resign Perez as a veteran and hope he has a half-decent season and trade him at the deadline. I would much rather have Druw Jones over Davis. Best to dump the salary. Schildt would be an upgrade but Im not sure how many established managersor even playerswish to come here anymore and risk killing their reputations. The relief prospect struck out 59 batters in just 30 innings. Martin is pretty much the only 1b they have. They have wanted another year for a year or two now. The Pittsburgh Pirates traded the National League starting all-star second baseman Adam Frazier to the San Diego Padres at the 2021 trade deadline. Everything you need to know about MLB news, Pirates and other Pittsburgh teams for Tuesday, November 29, 2022. He also had quite a bit of time with Cruz at short so he is probably pretty used to his throws. They didnt sign for much more. His Statcast page has blood red splotches thanks to his tremendous exit velocities and sprint speed. The third option the Pirates have is to trade Wilson. The new blueprint is to reload instead of rebuild so might see some 2 3 year turnarounds. The Astros won because they had one of the best scouting and development organizations in baseball. The Pirates are going to continue to suck up to Cruz (which will prove detrimental to his career) while Peguero (SS) and Gonzales (2B) should be called up next year. [] That we didnt see it is most bothersome Absolutely the loudest moment in PNCs history. Santos never looked as good as early season Crowe. They have put so much time and money into the hype about the young players coming upprimarily Cruzthat there is no going back. On gameday Saturdays and Sundays, the Pirates Main Ticket Office will open at 9 a.m. and close 15 minutes after the game ends. I dont believe money is holding it back. The Pirates had a major need at the position after parting ways with Yoshi Tsutsugo and Michael Chavis, who combined to start 116 games there last season. Not to mention, Cruz slashed .279/.348/.508 over his last 30 games. The outfield prospect was batting .269/.398/.551 with a .412 wOBA and 150 wRC+ with the Padres Double-A affiliate. The Pittsburgh Pirates emerged as the winners of the first ever Major League Baseball Draft Lottery Tuesday night. Is this the fortune the Pirates needed following Bryan Reynolds trade request? We used to shop at the Sears store in the heart of the town.Not sure that it would be safe to do so anymore. The Orioles have seemed to have finally emerged,but I am afraid that if the Pirates are not greatly embarrassed by the Historical team incompetency of an equivalent 111 and 101 and 100 loss seasons that they are destined to the same fate of the other three teams. Martin will never make the majors as he is destined to strike out almost half the time and would need to hit 50 homers a year just to stick. Newman took a step forward from 2021s awful year at the plate but was still below average in the end. 4 years old. Although he did not do great in San Diego, his time spent there was not long. The outfielder turned in a respectable .202/.298/.411 slash, .311 wOBA, and 100 wRC+. I like an OF of Mitchell/Reynolds/Suwinski, Keller and Brubaker will be tendered. Or did I not read the article closely enough? And especially someone who can communicate with Latin players I believe he still lives here. Mitch Keller seems to have taken a huge step forward here in 2022, dropping his ERA to 3.91 after registering a 6.17 mark last year. Lets be honest, Bryan Reynoldss time playing in the Pittsburgh Pirates outfield is likely to an end. Joe- This was my best estimate based on what they have now and can fairly readily get. Everything you need to know about MLB news, Pirates and other Pittsburgh teams for Wednesday, November 23, 2022. I dont think Cherington deserves to be fired as he has generally done as good of a job as he could do under the salary cap imposed on him As for free agency, Jewssomeone who still has fire. Its likely the club fortifies this position with a veteran addition, with Prez recently expressing his belief that he could be that guy again. The headliner of the deal was Tucupita Marcano. Tired-Do you think that Cutch and Stallings are going to have a lot of options?They have already played with the Pirates in lean times and know what it is like. There is one thing worth mentioning, however, and that is his pitch data through the last month. They optioned Cederlind and relief pitchers Peter Solomon, Eric Stout and Beau Sulser and catchers Zack Collins and Jason Delay to Triple-A Indianapolis. He was under the influence, had no business being on the road. So either it was fake news or the police and family would rather have a little bit of cash instead of justice. @YourDreamGM So far the only real area where edny is much better is stopping the steals his time to release i believe is rather slow if i recall correctly. Between you and MendozaLine, Im a little taken aback by some choices here. I like cutch not because I think he can still play but to trick fans to increase season tickets. Maybe they should hire Ron Washington to get them straight. 2022-23 Offseason Outlook MLBTR Originals Pittsburgh Pirates. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Thats nothing to sniff at. The Pittsburgh Pirates said they do not plan to trade him at this time. I do not know if Bae is viable in center field or not but those two would cover a lot of ground.Reynolds is better in left field. Or Washington. I truly do like the guy and certainly wouldnt DFA him, but I also dont think he will be highly sought out by other teams. De Jong and Bednar for sure. OF/IF: Bae At the time of the deal, Adam Frazier was in the midst of a career season. While both have had moments, the continued twin problems with control and love of throwing dead red are worrisome If Shelton has full control of the lineups and who pitches he is horrible and should have been fired a year ago. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29946454/pittsburgh-pirates-prospect-oneil-cruz-detained-accident-which-three-people-died. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports. While some might see Tucker Barnhart as a free agent target for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he'd represent a less than ideal backstop given other Pirates Fans: Get $2,000 Risk-Free on the Steelers This Week, Pirates: Actually Spend and Make the 2023 Team Better. Gamel will not be back as Mitchell will be the fourth outfielder, Stephenson should be kept as he was OK at the end of the year. The initial reviews on the experiment are mixed, with Cruz earning -9 OAA this year and a -7.5 from Ultimate Zone Rating, while DRS was kinder and gave Cruz a +1. If Heyward or Santana flop, they can just cut the cord and move on. I realize Delay was drafted, he wasnt a solid backup receiver and the others that put on a Pirate uniform, were indeed scraps taken from the waiver wire. Tired- Back at you as I appreciate your insight on a lot of different Bucco subjects. This would essentially be if the Pirates ultimately gave up on Wilson, though, which I dont think is likely. Maybe those guys didnt want the job, who knows. He improved a lot this year. 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Even if he doesnt, hes proven he can be a valuable player even with modest offensive contributions. The Pirates have six players eligible for arbitration in right-handers JT Brubaker, Mitch Keller, Robert Stephenson and Duane To them, its not about baseball at all. Not a lot of those types who wish to play in Pittsburgh. It is a nice problem to have, two of the top catching prospects in the league. In total, hes pitched 112.1 innings with a 5.53 ERA, 5.08 FIP, and 1.42 WHIP. Wish they lost more games. OF: Cruz In advance of the Rule 5 draft deadline, the Pirates have announced theyve selected the contracts of Endy Rodriguez, Mike Burrows, Colin Selby and Jared Triolo to their 40-man roster. Everyone I heard from who has said negative things. However, even they wont be able to use finances as an excuse when it comes to salary arbitration this upcoming offseason. The team could DFA Yohan Ramirez, Eric Stout, Jeremy Beasly, Peter Solomon, Junior Fernandez, and Nick Mears first. Given the way money is spread around thanks to the MLBs system, there is little impetus for a businessman who doesnt care about wins to spend. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Not only are they both going to be part of the teams roster, but they could also be part of the same Opening Day line-up. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onPittsburgh Pirates and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. As free agency opens up, so are the Pirates pockets, as the club has genuine interest in adding to the team. Who should the Pirates consider with the No. Leadership might be the only thing Shelton brings. On gameday Saturdays and Sundays, the Pirates Main Ticket Office will open at 9 a.m. and close 15 minutes after the game ends. Not sure why fielding errors are worse than throwing errors when the latter is quite often caused by defects in the former. Marcanos been up and down this year, playing well in the minors but not so well in the show. The young Cruz, who turned 24 this week, has some wrinkles in his game but has some of the most exciting elements as well. In the outfield, theres one firm building block in Reynolds. He stresses fundamentals, preparation, and execution. The Bucs head into this offseason with very little on the books, as the KeBryan Hayes extension is the only firm commitment. Everything you need to know about MLB news, Pirates and other Pittsburgh teams for Tuesday, November 22, 2022. IMO the biggest thing holding the pirates back is pitching top to bottom. Miami didnt get anything for him. Peguero, Swaggerty, Ngiba and even Davis.Priester and a number of young arms. Peguero May be there two years down the line but I am a stickler for these guys proving themselves in AAA first. In general, players are a reflection of your manager. Hopefully, with all these young guys coming up in 2023/2024 and a couple under the radar FA moves, 2024 can be exciting. More likely Endy will be catcher than Davis at this point. Hes been the subject of trade rumors already and likely will be again, though the Pirates shouldnt feel much pressure to move him given he can be controlled through the 2026 season. 2022 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. Others AAA depth 2022 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. If Cutch struggles, they find themselves in an awkward Matt Carpenter last season with St. Louis situation. Roansy Contreras got a three-inning cameo last year but got a more proper debut here in 2022. Just tell him to start working on the OF now and the organization will be better off. They signed Carlos Santana to a one-year deal and also traded for former Tama Bay Ray Ji-Man Choi . Even though both have likely hit their collective apex, I wonder if either still are the kinds of veterans that the front office goes after. Not really. According to my definition since the year 2000 it took the Brewers and Rays four years and the As three years to get back to being over 500. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. WebGet breaking MLB Baseball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. This site has a number of good posters in my opinion who are neither negative nor giddy but look at things in an intelligent critical manner. 2020 they only traded Marte and had a 5 round draft with limited scouting. I agree with you on Bae but he did not seem to be lost in cf and played well in his debut and having him and Cruz there would almost be like softball with the fourth outfielder. Davis is awful. Whatever ot takes to get the top 3 draft odds. Im thinking Schildt would like the opportunity to stick it to the Cards. It looks like Cherington has instructed him to just get playing time and go with the game script and not focus on winning. The Pittsburgh Pirates have swung their first big move of the offseason and it addresses a major need. Baez was over pay. Their bank accounts will get the attention of young players even if speeches and lectures wont. No idea why other teams dont follow it. They need change if for no other reason to jump start becoming a good team. This is not leadership. Scouting and development has improved from the low set bar. He has great stuff. Wilson also has been near the bottom of the leaderboards when it comes to inducing soft contact. With Cronenworth, Tatis Jr., Kim, and top prospect C.J. Theyve been moving Edny around the field defensively. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Pittsburgh has made multiple moves this offseason in the hopes of improving its lineup in 2023. 29 other teams know the pirates arent going to pay him in his arb2 season with a million middle infielders in the pipeline, I agree as to his worth.And if they non tender him I think either you or I should take Cheringtons job, Stephenson is a guy the pirates should keep with such a bad bullpen but they probably wont. They do not have room on their roster for Heyward and Santana. Stallings, too Pittsburgh has made multiple moves this offseason in the hopes of improving its lineup in 2023. I had strongly faulted BC for not getting an adequate backup veteran to a 33 year old catcher.I have since realized that it was probably Nuttings cheapness that kept him from doing so. I dont know much about Shelton, but I think its fair to say hes not a high impact leader. You raise a good point though. I think that the small market teams like the Rays,Guardians,As,and Brewers have had turnarounds in 2,maybe 3 years that get them back to being competitive for the playoffs at least. However, even they wont be able to use finances as an excuse when it comes to salary arbitration this upcoming offseason. I rather have Bae in the infield But he is the type of guy id try to fit in anywhere. Marcano ranked top 10 in what was still a relatively robust system, as they still had C.J. Not sure where Edny stands on that front. WebThe Pirates Main Ticket Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (or 15 minutes after game ends on gameday). Whether its pitching, hitting, fielding or base runningwhether its game strategies or situational baseball, game in and game out even the most casual viewer had periods of wanting to bang his or her head against the wall But he would be perfect in this situation and would show class and dignity too and I think he still has enough ability left to be respected highly in the club house. Bae-cf. They should consider Mike Shildt. The final prospect in the deal was Michell Miliano. WebThe Pirates struck a trade with the Oakland Athletics in which catcher Manny Sanguilln was sent to Oakland for manager Chuck Tanner. Umm..Did they forget about Miguel Andujar, who I believe will be their starting 1B next year? Nothing will change until Nutting sells the Pirates, Exactly. After recent online ranking, find out what Pirates prospects made the cut in this top ten list. But as with all prospects you dont really know until they hit the MLB for a bit, I havent watched him enough this year to have a say. Crowe middle He improved a lot this year. The Pittsburgh Pirates have been relatively active so far this offseason. Reynolds hit .262 with 27 homers and 62 RBIs in 145 games last season, when Pittsburgh finished with a 62-100 record. All six cleared waivers. Frazier did not have a great time in San Diego. WebThe Pirates struck a trade with the Oakland Athletics in which catcher Manny Sanguilln was sent to Oakland for manager Chuck Tanner. Castro 2b Perez is obviously getting older and has been injury prone over the past several years. He hit .289/.362/.430 for a 112 wRC+ in 108 Triple-A games this year, adding 30 steals in the process. He just should not have given credence to a manager who has the lowest winning % ever. The Pirates finished 62-100, a modest one-game improvement over last season, and still have a lot of ground to make up before they are genuine contenders. I think the Yankees gave up too soon. My way of thinking goes back a few decades. 2023 will be just his age-25 campaign, and he has the former prospect status. However, even they wont be able to use finances as an excuse when it comes to salary arbitration this upcoming offseason. Everything you need to know about MLB news, Pirates and other Pittsburgh teams for Monday, December 5, 2022. 2023 Payroll Table Active Contracts Multi-Year Spending Positional Spending Financial Summary 2023 Free Agents Marte was a fine player. That interview with Mark Cuban a couple years ago, after some viewed him as the only savior of this woeful franchise, said as much. Should be an interesting off-season for Met fans. Havent we seen enough of Wilson and Thompson already? The Pirates would finish second to the Phillies once again in 1977, with Parker winning a batting title. Rsox-Once again I generally agree with you on almost everything that you said, Wilson is still fairly young. Newman is one of my 100 favorite MLB players to watch; and easily the top one on the Pirates. Hit lefties, good glove, good wheels, good teammate yada yada yada. 1 pick in the MLB draft? A bit further away are some other prospects of note, such as Henry Davis, Liover Peguero, Nick Gonzales and many others. Baltimore KC Det have been rebuilding since 2017 2018 and maybe Baltimore is ready to contend next year. If cruz has to play SS Id non tender him because Bae needs every day at bats at 2B or somewhere. Pirates had Nutting and Huntington. The organization doesnt care about putting a competitive team on the field. It was also in 1977 that the Pirates began wearing yellow and black uniforms with pillbox caps. An updated look at the Pittsburgh Pirates 2023 payroll table, including base pay, bonuses, options, & tax allocations. JT Brubaker had a 5.36 ERA last year but a 4.69 ERA this year with fairly similar peripherals, thanks to keeping the ball in the park more. Bryan Reynolds wants out of Pittsburgh and could be a great fit with the Cleveland Guardians. Thompson sp Suwinski will be part of the Pirate Opening Day roster, as well as Marcano. Not hard to do the past 3 seasons. He also seems like a pitcher who could benefit from focusing heavily on just two or three pitches rather than five. Bednar closer. One such area is plate discipline, with Cruz walking at a below-average 7.8% rate this year and striking out in a huge 34.9% of his plate appearances. In my non expert opinion BC could do worse than to read these Pirate columns and see what reasonable posters are posting.During my professional life I always appreciated new ideas no matter who gave them.It is called flexibility.Sometime one can be too close to the action and too preoccupied to see the basics. Kevin Newman should be allowed to play for a decent team that will give him playing time at SS in 2023. Wilson long Perhaps wait to post this until the Phillies are eliminated? I would also tell him that it is for the good of the team and hopefully he is not a me first ball player. Stallings c. Ortiz sp No idea if he will get better but many others have so why not him? The Pittsburgh Pirates addressed one of their glaring weaknesses Thursday, acquiring first baseman Ji-Man Choi from the Tampa Bay Rays for a minor league pitcher. SB Nation Reacts: Pirates offseason so far, Pirates looking to add more in free agency, Pirates Gain and Lose in MLB Portion of the Rule 5 Draft, They claim Bryan Reynolds requested a trade. Suwinski can play left with Reynolds in center. 31 years old. DeJong middle Yes we do. Reynolds hit .262 with 27 homers and 62 RBIs in 145 games last season, when Pittsburgh finished with a 62-100 record. Thats only $16.75MM on the ledger for next year, which will be nudged up slightly by a couple of modest arbitration salaries from those that are tendered contracts. An updated look at the Pittsburgh Pirates 2023 payroll table, including base pay, bonuses, options, & tax allocations. The Pirates also made other roster moves, reinstating right-handed pitchers Blake Cederlind, Yerry De Los Santos, Max Kranick and Colin Holderman and outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba from the 60-day injured list. With him we probably dont get Johnson or Green. Cutch would not be a trick to anyone but would give the player leadership that is clearly lacking and bring class to the organization which is also sorely lacking. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. I dont consider a team rebuilt until they at least make the playoffs. I forgot about his speed but that would play very well in right field also. Yes, human nature is what it is, but it responds via perceptions Over 95 innings, he put up a 3.79 ERA, 21.1% strikeout rate, 9.6% walk rate and 36.4% ground ball rate. Everything you need to know about MLB news, Pirates and other Pittsburgh teams for Monday, November 21, 2022. Pittsburgh Pirates: Should Ben Gamel be Designated for Assignment. Sometimes, a hockey writer wistfully looks across the league, sees a situation, and mutters, damn, that would be fun to cover. Under a cloud of NHL trade rumors, the Vancouver Canucks launched a wild comeback from down 4-0 to beat the Montreal Canadiens. Even 50. TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. The World Series is over and Major League Baseballs offseason is underway. A GM should have five years unless it is clear that he is in over his head. Davis is awful. That darn spell check! The Pirates would finish second to the Phillies once again in 1977, with Parker winning a batting title. If Bae can play cf then they would have uncommon speed in rf and cf. Though rebuilding teams can shed their embarrassing skin and become exciting in a hurry, as this years Orioles showed. In conjunction with this post, Darragh McDonald held a Pirates-centric live chat on 10-19-22. Marcano could have had a better first look with the Pirates. WebFind the latest Pittsburgh Pirates News, Rumors, Analysis, & Free Agency Updates from the writers and analysts at Rum Bunter Shelton is probably liked by the players because he backs them and encourages them but he does not seem to have tough love. Hes emerged as the clubs closer in that time, notching 19 saves here in 2022. Ben Cherington must REALLY be feeling the tryptophan from his Thanksgiving turkey. Choi, 31, slashed .233/.341/.388 with 22 doubles, 11 home runs and 52 RBIs in 113 games with the Rays last season and ranked seventh among first baseman with plus-2 Outs Above Average. The 6-foot-1, 260-pound native of South Korea has a career .239 batting average with 61 home runs and 225 RBIs in six major league seasons with the Los Angeles Angels (2016), New York Yankees (2017), Milwaukee Brewers (2018) and the Rays (2019-22). Although Wilson has a remarkable 6.1% walk rate, hes only struck out 15.8% of the batters he has faced while having a 1.6 HR/9 rate. After getting balls hit into the dirt on 40.4% of balls in play prior to this year, he had a 49% ground ball rate in 2022 thanks to adding a sinker to his repertoire. AAA at best early 2023. Talk the Plank Podcast: A Turn in the Pirates Offseason, Swing of emotions lead to No. "We think In his most recent start, Wilsons curveball has also gained significant spin from 2200 RPM to 2426 RPM. Less than one week into the offseason, that spot has been filled. Stallings may not even be tendered by the Marlins.I saw a very recent post on what they need is leadership and who better to give it than those two. However, there are some areas where he is still figuring things out. Cruz rf. Someone who can illustrate the pride of wearing a uniform. Otherwise, the payroll is fairly wide open for any additions the club wants to make. The Pittsburgh Pirates arent likely to make a lot of noise this winter. The Pirates have acquired first baseman Ji-Man Choi from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for minor league righty Jack Hartman. Ortiz had a couple of real good games but I would not get too excited on him just yet. But it comes down to reality for the upper management.Shelton and Haines have to go.Heck,Cruzs hitting coach could do a better job.They need to hire Shildt,or at least Banister,and give them the reins with the express job to make sure that the fundamentals are reviewed daily as a top priority. The Mets completely mis-handled the trade deadline, imo. The third option the Pirates have is to trade Wilson. While I agree he needs to sign, his backup cant be from a dumpster dive as it was this season. They got Bell throwing solid enough in a few weeks. The Pirates would finish second to the Phillies once again in 1977, with Parker winning a batting title. Then in 2019 the bottom fell out. SAN DIEGO (AP) Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Bryan Reynolds has requested a trade ahead of baseball's winter meetings. The players played hard most of the year but the losing got them down towards the end of the year which is only human nature. Your best source for quality Pittsburgh Pirates news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective. An updated look at the Pittsburgh Pirates 2023 payroll table, including base pay, bonuses, options, & tax allocations. Sometimes, a hockey writer wistfully looks across the league, sees a situation, and mutters, damn, that would be fun to cover. Under a cloud of NHL trade rumors, the Vancouver Canucks launched a wild comeback from down 4-0 to beat the Montreal Canadiens. 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