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<t>This is not just about Bell versus Jaso, though. If the switch-hitting Bell comes up, the value of Kang/Freese goes down as well. The Pirates aren't going to bring him up to sit him against left-handed pitching. It's really not a foregone conclusion that Bell make the team that much better unless...

<t>0A2D3C383D201F2B3C3D3D20590 wrote: Jaso is just slumping at the wrong time.  He should have value if the Pirates want to trade him.  His track record is as good as Joyce's and he has another year at a reasonable rate.  He's not DFA material. He should be able to get a similarly-controlled bullpen...

<t>Jaso is just slumping at the wrong time. He should have value if the Pirates want to trade him. His track record is as good as Joyce's and he has another year at a reasonable rate. He's not DFA material. He should be able to get a similarly-controlled bullpen piece or decent prospect. Teams may b...

<t>6B66675046464A43444B250 wrote: You still need to hit in the majors to stay in the majors.  It is a lot easier to catch a baseball than hit a baseball.  <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Bats always find a position, gloves go away if they can't hit.  There are many examples just on the Pirates in recent yea...

<t>5B56576076767A73747B150 wrote: You still need to hit in the majors to stay in the majors.  It is a lot easier to catch a baseball than hit a baseball.  <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Bats always find a position, gloves go away if they can't hit.  There are many examples just on the Pirates in recent yea...

<t>1429373A353F34163E29383E3F5B0 wrote: I'm not going to argue with anybody about what the Pirates will and won't do, but I don't see how trading a coveted prospect for a controlled young pitcher closes any window.  We have team friendly deals throughout our outfield right now and another low contra...

<t>I'm not going to argue with anybody about what the Pirates will and won't do, but I don't see how trading a coveted prospect for a controlled young pitcher closes any window. We have team friendly deals throughout our outfield right now and another low contract hitter coming soon. I am just propo...

I am putting Meadows on the table.

<t>I am also a little puzzled by the simultaneous consternation over the offseason plan and the current reluctance to make a move. As far as winning a championship, the offseason plan wasn't the problem. But, the current suck of Francisco Liriano is a problem. We don't appear to be able to realistic...

<t>I think the team as constructed can get to the playoffs if things go right, but I don't think we have the top-shelf pitching to go deep. Liriano is no longer a two and it's not reasonable to think Taillon or Glasnow can get to that level this year. Julio Teheran should be available and is control...