545F575B5E5F440107704951585F5F1E535F300 wrote: You also have to take into consideration what the Pirates think of McGuire and Ramirez. Just because they are in the Pirates' top ten (is that media driven?) doesn't mean the Pirates think that highly of them. Also doesn't mean the rest of the league thinks that highly of them either.
Hutchison could be the main player in this deal. If he pans out and it cost the Pirates a young back up catcher and a blocked outfielder, the Pirates got a steal. In the process, the Pirates could have dumped a bad apple (rumor) who was also struggling in Liriano.
I also think there was more to the Liriano deal. It was reported that he wasn't listening to his coach and his coach walked out of a pitching session. Maybe Liriano wanted traded? Maybe Liriano refused to go the bullpen? Was there really a market for him? Funny how some think he will bounce back but hate the thinking of bringing in reclamation projects. Wouldn't Liriano be that type in 2017?
Yes, he'd be a great "buy low" candidate.
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