103D30212637206063520 wrote: "We have claimed catcher Tyler Heineman off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.
Catcher Andrew Knapp has been designated for assignment to make room for Heineman on the 40-man roster." - Pirates
https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/1526290125684195334
The strange journey of Andrew Knapp:
Released by Reds on April 3rd and almost immediately signed by Pirates (April 6) to back up Roberto Perez. Pirates #2 catcher spot was open because Michael Perez had been DFA'd and outrighted to Indy.
Roberto Perez sustains significant injury opening the door for his backup to become starter.
Pirates recall Michael Perez and make him the starter with Knapp as his backup.
Pirates DFA Knapp and add Heineman.
So they didn't want Knapp to start and leapfrogged Michael Perez over him when Roberto Perez was injured. And then they didn't want Knapp to be the backup either. I wonder if Knapp was unhappy backing up Michael Perez instead of being named the starter.
Knapp's has a .210 career batting average over 6yrs. Perez was
here last season and probably knows the pitching staff better. Knapp shouldn't expect to have the #1 position handed to him
M. Perez has a career BA of .181 over 5 years. And if familiarity with the staff was the priority, there was no reason to DFA Perez and sign Knapp to replace him. And after signing Knapp to back up Roberto Perez, they DFA him because they don't want him backing up Michael Perez. The whole thing seems strange to me.
You have a point
Saw this in the Trib:
Knapp fell out of favor after he was ejected in the sixth inning in the first game of a doubleheader May 7 at Cincinnati. That put the Pirates in a bad spot when Roberto Perez was injured in the eighth inning and infielder Josh VanMeter was forced to catch as the Reds scored seven runs in the bottom of the eighth in the 9-2 win.
https://triblive.com/sports/pirates-cla ... rew-knapp/
Looks like Knapp caused some problems for himself that ultimately led to being replaced.
I had thought about that as well
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WildwoodDave2
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MLB listed today a quick fix for all teams
For instance- Phillies- A Center Fielder
PIRATES- Start shopping Quintana- Goes on to say they can't win
with him and he right now he should bring a good return. Of course the Cherington bashers would jump all over this
For instance- Phillies- A Center Fielder
PIRATES- Start shopping Quintana- Goes on to say they can't win
with him and he right now he should bring a good return. Of course the Cherington bashers would jump all over this
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WildwoodDave2
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4D73767E6D75757E5E7B6C7F281A0 wrote: MLB listed today a quick fix for all teams
For instance- Phillies- A Center Fielder
PIRATES- Start shopping Quintana- Goes on to say they can't win
with him and he right now he should bring a good return. Of course the Cherington bashers would jump all over thisGoes on to say they should start contacting AL West teams right away
For instance- Phillies- A Center Fielder
PIRATES- Start shopping Quintana- Goes on to say they can't win
with him and he right now he should bring a good return. Of course the Cherington bashers would jump all over thisGoes on to say they should start contacting AL West teams right away
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Bobster21
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0D33363E2D35353E1E3B2C3F685A0 wrote: MLB listed today a quick fix for all teams
For instance- Phillies- A Center Fielder
PIRATES- Start shopping Quintana- Goes on to say they can't win
with him and he right now he should bring a good return. Of course the Cherington bashers would jump all over this
It makes sense. With or without Quintana the Pirates are going nowhere this year. And he's on a 1 year contract. He signed with them because no one else was too interested after injuries and ineffectiveness had made him risky. The Pirates gave him a chance to be in the rotation and see if he could revive his career, which he has. He will now be in demand. If the Pirates kept him the entire season he would walk as a FA next year. So all signs point to a TDL deal if not sooner. Right now he's worth more than a couple of 19 year olds in rookie leagues. If the Pirates get a very good offer they should take it. Whether now or at the TDL. But if they wait too long and he gets hurt, he won't have much trade value.
He's the only starter they have who's not a consistently poor pitcher. But his time as a Pirate is limited. It's just a matter of time before he's traded. So if trading him sooner than later brings better value, why not?
For instance- Phillies- A Center Fielder
PIRATES- Start shopping Quintana- Goes on to say they can't win
with him and he right now he should bring a good return. Of course the Cherington bashers would jump all over this
It makes sense. With or without Quintana the Pirates are going nowhere this year. And he's on a 1 year contract. He signed with them because no one else was too interested after injuries and ineffectiveness had made him risky. The Pirates gave him a chance to be in the rotation and see if he could revive his career, which he has. He will now be in demand. If the Pirates kept him the entire season he would walk as a FA next year. So all signs point to a TDL deal if not sooner. Right now he's worth more than a couple of 19 year olds in rookie leagues. If the Pirates get a very good offer they should take it. Whether now or at the TDL. But if they wait too long and he gets hurt, he won't have much trade value.
He's the only starter they have who's not a consistently poor pitcher. But his time as a Pirate is limited. It's just a matter of time before he's traded. So if trading him sooner than later brings better value, why not?
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GreenWeenie
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It's a no-brainer that Quintana and Lumpy will at least be shopped. They're marketable, and we'll do more dice rolling.
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WildwoodDave2
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210C01101706115152630 wrote: MLB listed today a quick fix for all teams
For instance- Phillies- A Center Fielder
PIRATES- Start shopping Quintana- Goes on to say they can't win
with him and he right now he should bring a good return. Of course the Cherington bashers would jump all over this
It makes sense. With or without Quintana the Pirates are going nowhere this year. And he's on a 1 year contract. He signed with them because no one else was too interested after injuries and ineffectiveness had made him risky. The Pirates gave him a chance to be in the rotation and see if he could revive his career, which he has. He will now be in demand. If the Pirates kept him the entire season he would walk as a FA next year. So all signs point to a TDL deal if not sooner. Right now he's worth more than a couple of 19 year olds in rookie leagues. If the Pirates get a very good offer they should take it. Whether now or at the TDL. But if they wait too long and he gets hurt, he won't have much trade value.
He's the only starter they have who's not a consistently poor pitcher. But his time as a Pirate is limited. It's just a matter of time before he's traded. So if trading him sooner than later brings better value, why not?
Exactly!
For instance- Phillies- A Center Fielder
PIRATES- Start shopping Quintana- Goes on to say they can't win
with him and he right now he should bring a good return. Of course the Cherington bashers would jump all over this
It makes sense. With or without Quintana the Pirates are going nowhere this year. And he's on a 1 year contract. He signed with them because no one else was too interested after injuries and ineffectiveness had made him risky. The Pirates gave him a chance to be in the rotation and see if he could revive his career, which he has. He will now be in demand. If the Pirates kept him the entire season he would walk as a FA next year. So all signs point to a TDL deal if not sooner. Right now he's worth more than a couple of 19 year olds in rookie leagues. If the Pirates get a very good offer they should take it. Whether now or at the TDL. But if they wait too long and he gets hurt, he won't have much trade value.
He's the only starter they have who's not a consistently poor pitcher. But his time as a Pirate is limited. It's just a matter of time before he's traded. So if trading him sooner than later brings better value, why not?
Exactly!
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WildwoodDave2
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1D5E475C4F5A4B5D1D2E0 wrote: Roberto Perez is done for the season.
https://twitter.com/JMackeyPG/status/15 ... 8199991296
Getting an excellent salary while sitting on his a$$. I am sure they have insurance
https://twitter.com/JMackeyPG/status/15 ... 8199991296
Getting an excellent salary while sitting on his a$$. I am sure they have insurance
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GreenWeenie
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He plays for the Bucs, so how "excellent" can it be?
A player whose record includes injury time off. We had a Gold Glover in the position before him.
Not all decisions work in our favor. This one isn't totally surprising.
A player whose record includes injury time off. We had a Gold Glover in the position before him.
Not all decisions work in our favor. This one isn't totally surprising.
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WildwoodDave2
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7F4A5D5D566F5D5D56515D380 wrote: He plays for the Bucs, so how "excellent" can it be?
A player whose record includes injury time off. We had a Gold Glover in the position before him.
Not all decisions work in our favor. This one isn't totally surprising.
A player whose record includes injury time off. We had a Gold Glover in the position before him.
Not all decisions work in our favor. This one isn't totally surprising.
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WildwoodDave2
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102E2B23302828230326312275470 wrote: He plays for the Bucs, so how "excellent" can it be?
A player whose record includes injury time off. We had a Gold Glover in the position before him.
Not all decisions work in our favor. This one isn't totally surprising.
His salary is 5 million. Pretty darn good for doing nothing.
A player whose record includes injury time off. We had a Gold Glover in the position before him.
Not all decisions work in our favor. This one isn't totally surprising.
His salary is 5 million. Pretty darn good for doing nothing.