What Move do the Pirates need to make?

fjk090852-7 · Post by **fjk090852-7** » Fri Jan 01, 2021 1:15 am

I been thinking since the trade of Josh Bell that the Pirates need to add some offense to the lineup. I am sure this free agent signing will not happen, but they should make an offer to Eddie Rosario. He is a lefty hitter which would play well at PNC Park, he has a history with Derek Shelton since he played with the Twins. I would guess if they signed him there would be very little difference between his stats and those of Josh Bell. Another positive is that he is 29 years old, and if he was having a productive 2021 he would be an ideal player to flip at the deadline for players to add to their depth.

Ecbucs · Post by **Ecbucs** » Fri Jan 01, 2021 5:31 am

2A26277C757C74797E617B4C0 wrote: I been thinking since the trade of Josh Bell that the Pirates need to add some offense to the lineup. I am sure this free agent signing will not happen, but they should make an offer to Eddie Rosario. He is a lefty hitter which would play well at PNC Park, he has a history with Derek Shelton since he played with the Twins. I would guess if they signed him there would be very little difference between his stats and those of Josh Bell. Another positive is that he is 29 years old, and if he was having a productive 2021 he would be an ideal player to flip at the deadline for players to add to their depth.

he would be an improvement, I doubt if Bucs will go for him but I'm sure there will be some additions by spring training.

SCBucco · Post by **SCBucco** » Sat Jan 02, 2021 3:01 am

Duvall would ne a nice addition, but lower your expectations. Everyone knows where this offseason is headed; the 2021 season is headed and who will not only have the first pick in the 21 draft, but 22. We will probably have a payroll close to 20 million if Nutting has his way.

DemDog · Post by **DemDog** » Sun Jan 03, 2021 8:49 pm

From MLBTRs

Pirates-Indians Showed Past Trade Interest in Alejandro Kirk

Looks like he is a hitter and can handle the catching position but it looks like at 5' 8" and 265 he will need to roll around the bases rather than run.

Ecbucs · Post by **Ecbucs** » Sun Jan 03, 2021 9:10 pm

I expect Trevor Williams to be back as the big free agent signing this off season.

ArnoldRothstein · Post by **ArnoldRothstein** » Sun Jan 03, 2021 9:11 pm

Guy's built like Lavalliere at the end of the line.

GreenWeenie · Post by **GreenWeenie** » Sun Jan 03, 2021 9:13 pm

I'm glad i don't sit behind home plate when that guy squats down.

I can see it now. He catches the ball, but rolls over backwards, taking out the batter, the ump, and the batting cage.

DemDog · Post by **DemDog** » Sun Jan 03, 2021 9:22 pm

7045525259605252595E52370 wrote: I'm glad i don't sit behind home plate when that guy squats down.

I can see it now. He catches the ball, but rolls over backwards, taking out the batter, the ump, and the batting cage.

I can see it now. If only we could get BOB to sit in the same seat behind HP that McClatchy did when he was the top owner and Kirk takes Weenie's idea to heart and he bulldozers BOB our worries would be gone!

GreenWeenie · Post by **GreenWeenie** » Sun Jan 03, 2021 9:29 pm

As Shed likes to say, "Now yer cookin.'"

DemDog · Post by **DemDog** » Sun Jan 03, 2021 10:06 pm

645146464D7446464D4A46230 wrote: As Shed likes to say, "Now yer cookin.'"

I'm so glad you approve!