2024 Off-Season Thread

[Doc]

saying at this stage of the season that Pham is a starting outfielder is damning.

Is this the worst thing that happened this offseason? If not, that tells us how bad the past four months have been.

don't just stop with this offseason or the last 4 months...try the last 4 decades+

Sorry, Javy, I thought this was the”Quit Whining” thread and I was trying to limit the negativity.

[3pirates3]

Not sure about whining but the Pirates keep doing their best to quit winning.

https://x.com/kileymcd/status/1890259338146857423

[Javy]

Is this the worst thing that happened this offseason? If not, that tells us how bad the past four months have been.

don't just stop with this offseason or the last 4 months...try the last 4 decades+

Sorry, Javy, I thought this was the”Quit Whining” thread and I was trying to limit the negativity.

Ok, I'll go back under my rock until the Bucs start winning.

[Bobster]

don't just stop with this offseason or the last 4 months...try the last 4 decades+

Sorry, Javy, I thought this was the”Quit Whining” thread and I was trying to limit the negativity.

Ok, I'll go back under my rock until the Bucs start winning.

Better find a comfortable rock. You could have a long stay.

[3pirates3]

https://www.mlb.com/news/kendall-gravem ... ct-d-backs

https://x.com/AndrewDestin1/status/1890472109693964381

https://x.com/MLBNetwork/status/1890545810263113979

https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/1890566839274504242

[fjk090852-7]

I am sure I am going to get negative responses to this, but I think the Pirates should approach David Peralta’s agent with a proposal. He is still a fee agent, yes he is not the big hitter we all want, but I think he is a player a winning team needs. He could platoon with Pham, DH when Cutch is not in the lineup. Yes, he is another older player who is past his prime, but if ownership is too cheap to spend on a big hitter, why not pursue a player who plays a few times during the week and has that winning attitude. Some will say how about Suwinski or Palacios, and they could be right, but neither of them has the past winning experience as does Peralta.

[Bobster]

I am sure I am going to get negative responses to this, but I think the Pirates should approach David Peralta’s agent with a proposal. He is still a fee agent, yes he is not the big hitter we all want, but I think he is a player a winning team needs. He could platoon with Pham, DH when Cutch is not in the lineup. Yes, he is another older player who is past his prime, but if ownership is too cheap to spend on a big hitter, why not pursue a player who plays a few times during the week and has that winning attitude. Some will say how about Suwinski or Palacios, and they could be right, but neither of them has the past winning experience as does Peralta.

I could see that if they hadn't already signed Pham. It's unlikely they would carry two 37-year-old part=time OFers.

[3pirates3]

https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pir ... 2502150043

[icantwatch2]

I fear that Frazier will become the starting second baseman leaving Gonzalez to play “here and there” as Shelton loves to do with young guys. You know, so they can’t get in any type of rhythm

[fjk090852-7]

I fear that Frazier will become the starting second baseman leaving Gonzalez to play “here and there” as Shelton loves to do with young guys. You know, so they can’t get in any type of rhythm

If Gonzales has a good ST he will be the starting second baseman on Opening Day. Also Nick Yorke will have something to say about who starts at second base. I believe Frazier will be the utility guy along with Triolo.