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4C6A6B7C6A7A090 wrote: Hmnn.



Well, I was on target with the designation of Moran, but clearly missed the mark on Kuhl, Brault, and Newman.  .250 is not a very good percentage.



While 1.95 million is not a zillion dollars, I am not quite sure why the Bucs are bringing Newman back.  His complete lack of providing any offense  was startling, even though his defense bordered on spectacular.   Hopefully he can rediscover some of his 2019 stroke and become a more well rounded player in 2022.  Regardless, like many other current Pirates, he likely is little more than a placeholder for 2022.


Maybe Newman and Tucker will switch roles with Newman playing a lot of outfield.  (just kidding).



With non-tender of Kuhl do Bucs now have an open space on 40 man roster?




Neither Newman nor Cole are worth keeping, but the team needs someone to play middle infield for now.  Both will be ex-Pirates soon enough, maybe as early as this time next year.

Could be a good time to have an open roster spot with the pace of non-tenders reaching a fairly dizzy level and there being so little time to try and sign a non-tendered player by tomorrow night.

446263746272010 wrote:



With non-tender of Kuhl do Bucs now have an open space on 40 man roster?


Yes, they're down to 38, but Perez will take one of those spots.

055345515E44545F524577505A565E5B1954370 wrote:



Neither Newman nor Cole are worth keeping, but the team needs someone to play middle infield for now.  Both will be ex-Pirates soon enough, maybe as early as this time next year.


I'm confused about the Newman contract. Like everyone else, the guy isn't hitting, he can't be that valuable as a glove only guy. My only guess is that they know he's a cheap place holder, and who knows what will come about with the new CBA.



Newman has all 3 options remaining I believe, and Tucker has 1. Newman has two more years of control, Tucker 3 after the 2022 season, as it stands.



I think either would be an attractive bench piece, especially Tucker, being a switch "hitter", and versatility. I believe Newman can play second with ease. Both are above average speed and run the bases well.



Think Brian Bixler, who Pirates fans were furious he was on the team, and then KC picks him up and he's on the World Series roster (something Alvy never let us forget). But that was his role, defensive substitution, pinch runner, and a prayerful pinch hitter.



I honestly can't see both of them on the big league roster barring a rash of injuries.

614740555C50475159320 wrote:



Neither Newman nor Cole are worth keeping, but the team needs someone to play middle infield for now.  Both will be ex-Pirates soon enough, maybe as early as this time next year.


I'm confused about the Newman contract. Like everyone else, the guy isn't hitting, he can't be that valuable as a glove only guy. My only guess is that they know he's a cheap place holder, and who knows what will come about with the new CBA.



Newman has all 3 options remaining I believe, and Tucker has 1. Newman has two more years of control, Tucker  3 after the 2022 season, as it stands.



I think either would be an attractive bench piece, especially Tucker, being a switch "hitter", and versatility. I believe Newman can play second with ease. Both are above average speed and run the bases well. 



Think Brian Bixler, who Pirates fans were furious he was on the team, and then KC picks him up and he's on the World Series roster (something Alvy never let us forget). But that was his role, defensive substitution, pinch runner, and a prayerful pinch hitter.



[highlight]I honestly can't see both of them on the big league roster barring a rash of injuries.[/highlight]


Me, either. These are two more first round picks missed by Huntington. Both are easily replaced. Newman's glove is nice but a middle infielder in today's game needs to provide so much more. I've always questioned Tucker's commitment. He seems to be more interested in being cool than being good.

517770656C60776169020 wrote:



Neither Newman nor Cole are worth keeping, but the team needs someone to play middle infield for now.  Both will be ex-Pirates soon enough, maybe as early as this time next year.


I'm confused about the Newman contract. Like everyone else, the guy isn't hitting, he can't be that valuable as a glove only guy. My only guess is that they know he's a cheap place holder, and who knows what will come about with the new CBA.



Newman has all 3 options remaining I believe, and Tucker has 1. Newman has two more years of control, Tucker  3 after the 2022 season, as it stands.



I think either would be an attractive bench piece, especially Tucker, being a switch "hitter", and versatility. I believe Newman can play second with ease. Both are above average speed and run the bases well. 



Think Brian Bixler, who Pirates fans were furious he was on the team, and then KC picks him up and he's on the World Series roster (something Alvy never let us forget). But that was his role, defensive substitution, pinch runner, and a prayerful pinch hitter.



I honestly can't see both of them on the big league roster barring a rash of injuries.


Surg, you're point's taken, but I wonder if it's the right example. You sure you have the right guy? I'm not sure that Bixler was ever on the Royals...or, in the WS. But, I wouldn't put it past Alvy. That guy wrote all kinds of stuff that he never let anyone forget. In this case, he wrote something. I don't remember it.

0E3B2C2C271E2C2C27202C490 wrote:



Neither Newman nor Cole are worth keeping, but the team needs someone to play middle infield for now.  Both will be ex-Pirates soon enough, maybe as early as this time next year.


I'm confused about the Newman contract. Like everyone else, the guy isn't hitting, he can't be that valuable as a glove only guy. My only guess is that they know he's a cheap place holder, and who knows what will come about with the new CBA.



Newman has all 3 options remaining I believe, and Tucker has 1. Newman has two more years of control, Tucker  3 after the 2022 season, as it stands.



I think either would be an attractive bench piece, especially Tucker, being a switch "hitter", and versatility. I believe Newman can play second with ease. Both are above average speed and run the bases well. 



Think Brian Bixler, who Pirates fans were furious he was on the team, and then KC picks him up and he's on the World Series roster (something Alvy never let us forget). But that was his role, defensive substitution, pinch runner, and a prayerful pinch hitter.



I honestly can't see both of them on the big league roster barring a rash of injuries.


Surg, you're point's taken, but I wonder if it's the right example.  You sure you have the right guy?  I'm not sure that Bixler was ever on the Royals...or, in the WS.  But, I wouldn't put it past Alvy.  That guy wrote all kinds of stuff that he never let anyone forget.    In this case, he wrote something.  I don't remember it. 


Bixler was never with KC and never played in the post season.



https://www.baseball-reference.com/play ... br01.shtml



But Jayson Nix was a Pirate dumpster dive in 2014 and wound up in the WS with KC that year.

Thank you, Nix was the guy.

6055424249704242494E42270 wrote:



Neither Newman nor Cole are worth keeping, but the team needs someone to play middle infield for now.  Both will be ex-Pirates soon enough, maybe as early as this time next year.


I'm confused about the Newman contract. Like everyone else, the guy isn't hitting, he can't be that valuable as a glove only guy. My only guess is that they know he's a cheap place holder, and who knows what will come about with the new CBA.



Newman has all 3 options remaining I believe, and Tucker has 1. Newman has two more years of control, Tucker  3 after the 2022 season, as it stands.



I think either would be an attractive bench piece, especially Tucker, being a switch "hitter", and versatility. I believe Newman can play second with ease. Both are above average speed and run the bases well. 



Think Brian Bixler, who Pirates fans were furious he was on the team, and then KC picks him up and he's on the World Series roster (something Alvy never let us forget). But that was his role, defensive substitution, pinch runner, and a prayerful pinch hitter.



I honestly can't see both of them on the big league roster barring a rash of injuries.


Surg, you're point's taken, but I wonder if it's the right example.  You sure you have the right guy?  I'm not sure that Bixler was ever on the Royals...or, in the WS.  But, I wouldn't put it past Alvy.  That guy wrote all kinds of stuff that he never let anyone forget.    In this case, he wrote something.  I don't remember it. 


Yes, Bobster pulled the guy out, it was Nix, not Bix!

I booted that. Missed Ster's correction. Didn't scroll that far up.



If I had my druthers, I'd remember Nix....and, forget Alvy.