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Guys that could have value at the TDL he can flip for assets.


Guys who can be flipped at the deadline are guys who are playing well. Those guys add wins. Those extra wins could lead to the team picking second or third instead of first in the 2022 draft. That risk is not worth whatever prospects you could get for the rentals you'd have to trade.

4B786465666E58657E62797E6F63640A0 wrote: Guys that could have value at the TDL he can flip for assets.


Guys who can be flipped at the deadline are guys who are playing well. Those guys add wins. Those extra wins could lead to the team picking second or third instead of first in the 2022 draft.  That risk is not worth whatever prospects you could get for the rentals you'd have to trade.




what team is the Pirates competition for worst record in 2021? Rangers? Tigers?

537574637565160 wrote: Guys that could have value at the TDL he can flip for assets.


Guys who can be flipped at the deadline are guys who are playing well. Those guys add wins. Those extra wins could lead to the team picking second or third instead of first in the 2022 draft.  That risk is not worth whatever prospects you could get for the rentals you'd have to trade.




what team is the Pirates competition for worst record in 2021?  Rangers?  Tigers?
Wouldn't rule out the Giants, Rockies, D'backs, Marlins, KC, or Baltimore either.



I know the Marlins made the play-offs last year, and the Giants were in the battle for a spot, but that was over a 60 game season - I wouldn't expect them to hold up for a full season, especially the Giants

012A3D324B0 wrote: Guys that could have value at the TDL he can flip for assets.


Guys who can be flipped at the deadline are guys who are playing well. Those guys add wins. Those extra wins could lead to the team picking second or third instead of first in the 2022 draft.  That risk is not worth whatever prospects you could get for the rentals you'd have to trade.




what team is the Pirates competition for worst record in 2021?  Rangers?  Tigers?
Wouldn't rule out the Giants, Rockies, D'backs, Marlins, KC, or Baltimore either.



I know the Marlins made the play-offs last year, and the Giants were in the battle for a spot, but that was over a 60 game season - I wouldn't expect them to hold up for a full season, especially the Giants
Although more traveling would be involved, how about adjusting divisions based on previous season performance. For instance,

Pirates, Tigers, Orioles, KC and Marlins. As long as these inequities in team payrolls continue, this might be a way to keep fan interest. It's no secret that fan apathy is increasing.

103637203626550 wrote: Guys that could have value at the TDL he can flip for assets.


Guys who can be flipped at the deadline are guys who are playing well. Those guys add wins. Those extra wins could lead to the team picking second or third instead of first in the 2022 draft.  That risk is not worth whatever prospects you could get for the rentals you'd have to trade.




what team is the Pirates competition for worst record in 2021?  Rangers?  Tigers?




Fully believe we will have the worst record in the majors, but to answer tour question ... Baltimore, KC, maybe Colorado, Detroit.

I agree with fjk about a veteran presence, especially during ST when many of the youth will be present. Need to provide wisdom with a light touch, such as the pitchers' flowing locks from last year.

4E7D6160636B5D607B677C7B6A66610F0 wrote: Guys that could have value at the TDL he can flip for assets.


Guys who can be flipped at the deadline are guys who are playing well. Those guys add wins. Those extra wins could lead to the team picking second or third instead of first in the 2022 draft.  That risk is not worth whatever prospects you could get for the rentals you'd have to trade.


Joe Musgrove brought a ton and he didn't add wins to the Pirates last year. Get an arm or arms that have had past success and had one bad year. Pitching is a premium at the TDL, especially for cheaper arms with no control. That is a route that BC should be thinking of.

How about this guy! Renato Nunez A minor league contract should not be out of the question. If he does work out and makes the roster he would be a good platoon guy with Moran at 1B. If he does not work out he can be released during the season.

4C6D654C676F080 wrote: How about this guy!  Renato Nunez   A minor league contract should not be out of the question.  If he does work out and makes the roster he would be a good platoon guy with Moran at 1B.  If he does not work out he can be released during the season. 


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4858596E7878741B0 wrote: How about this guy!  Renato Nunez   A minor league contract should not be out of the question.  If he does work out and makes the roster he would be a good platoon guy with Moran at 1B.  If he does not work out he can be released during the season. 


Signed with Detroit




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