795459484F5E49090A3B0 wrote: Pirates Out Right 8 add 6 from 60-day IL
Shreve is a surprise. I would have kept him over Underwood. I feel bad for Difo who was very good off the bench for them. But that one doesn't surprise me. They would probably like to save a roster spot by using someone like Castro or Marcano in that role instead of using a spot for Difo.
Shreve surprises me too. You would think he is more valuable than Allen on 40 man roster. I hate to bring up the cheap factor but my guess is the Bucs think what he can do can be found for a lower salary.
According to the PG, the "cheap factor" sounds like it was a factor.
But with Shreve projected to make $2.3 million via arbitration, the Pirates must believe they can replace him for a smaller cost. And, given what Shreve did for the Pirates and at four other MLB spots, he probably won’t have trouble finding work this offseason.
The other surprising removal was Difo, who’s projected to make $1.1 million via arbitration. Difo tied for the major league lead in pinch hits with 16, which was the most for a Pirate since Delwyn Young had 16 in 2010.
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pir ... 2111060046
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