715541494C200 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 contract hitter coming soon. I am just proposing shifting our assets from the outfield to the mound.
It's a painful thing for me to contemplate this as a fan as I'm especially fond and protective in my thinking of our outfield personalities and talent. Perhaps too much so as I consider it.
It's difficult for me to be rational but as I have had some time to consider your post I've come to think that you may have a valid point about shifting assets into the area of greater need. Now if only my brain would stop hurting after typing that.
I don't want to trade any of the current outfielders (Marte, McCutchen, Polanco) or Meadows. I also don't think they would be on the market or dealt.
Huntington has always been low key and added quality guys at a low price. Huntington has also scored on his trades too. That is what I expect to happen again.
A veteran Stater and a Bullpen arm.