Alen Hanson

steve49 · Post by **steve49** » Sun Jul 10, 2016 2:38 am

Don't look now but Hanson has raised his average around 25 points in the last 5 games. He's on fire and up to around .275 with 27 steals. Looks like he's a prospect again.....

NCBuccofan · Post by **NCBuccofan** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 3:31 pm

Probably a utility player going forward. His last month has been very good. Out of options next year, so probably good time for him to get hot for a trade.

johnfluharty · Post by **johnfluharty** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 6:05 pm

I'd like to see him get some reps at short again so he can be an option to back up at short as well.

fjk090852-7 · Post by **fjk090852-7** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 6:36 pm

In my mind it seems like the Bucs are not very excited with Hanson. He was up for a couple games this year, but it seems there are other players which the FO considers are ahead of him on the depth chart. It would not surprise me if he was moved at the August 1st trade deadline for a player to add to the current 25 man roster.

dogknot17@yahoo.co · Post by **dogknot17@yahoo.co** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 6:57 pm

2C292E28202A332E2734323F460 wrote: I'd like to see him get some reps at short again so he can be an option to back up at short as well.

That is a good idea. I don't think he has a future in Pittsburgh as a starter, maybe a back up.

I assume Mercer gets a deal this off season. Harrison and Kang aren't going anywhere.

Hanson's best bet with Pirates is a middle infield back up. I am sure Newman and maybe Tucker are higher in the Pirates' eyes.

SteadyFreddy · Post by **SteadyFreddy** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 8:03 pm

I would definitely use Hanson as trade bait at the deadline this year for a pitcher or anybody that can help improve the Major League roster.

skinnyhorse · Post by **skinnyhorse** » Wed Jul 13, 2016 3:49 pm

7D71702B222B232E29362C1B0 wrote: In my mind it seems like the Bucs are not very excited with Hanson. He was up for a couple games this year, but it seems there are other players which the FO considers are ahead of him on the depth chart. It would not surprise me if he was moved at the August 1st trade deadline for a player to add to the current 25 man roster.
I'd like to see him get a chance to play in the Burg he might ignite the team. You never know who thought Josh Harrison was going to do what he did a couple of years ago. Answer nobody.