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002D20313627307073420 wrote: "We have optioned INF Tucupita Marcano and OF Travis Swaggerty to Triple-A Indianapolis.



There are now 38 active players remaining in big league camp." - Pirates



https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/1639359677124300800
Maybe Swaggerty hit so well in ST (.379, 3 HRs) that the Pirates started worrying about Super 2 status with him.


Who among us would be surprised by that? I know all organizations do this but the Pirates include this strategy in their mission statement.

Are there any rumors locally about moving Santana? There is local sports radio talk here in the Philly area of acquiring him to platoon at 1st base with Darick Hall in the wake of Rhys Hoskins injury.



When he was here before, he didn't do much average wise, but he did hit for power and had a good OBP. Despite that, they didn't waste any time dumping him at seasons end.

"We have reassigned LHP Angel Perdomo and OF Miguel Andujar to the minor leagues.



There are now 36 players remaining in big league camp." - Pirates



https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/1640102273215758343

Thinking CSN over Suwinski, need players that can get on base.

Brubaker to IL ...



https://www.mlb.com/news/jt-brubaker-ri ... _pk=718930

The Pirates optioned infielder/outfielder Mark Mathias to Indy and reassigned infielders Drew Maggi and Chris Owings and RH reliever Tyler Chatwood to their minor league camp. Catcher Kevin Plawecki was told he won’t make the team.

5170656C546D76657061040 wrote: Brubaker to IL ...



https://www.mlb.com/news/jt-brubaker-ri ... _pk=718930


Rich Hill replaced Brubaker and got toasted and roasted with a dash of cayenne pepper to spice things up. 7 runs on 11 hits in 4.1 innings. >:( >:( >:( >:(

While the amount of encouraging news out of spring training this year has been underwhelming, I am encouraged that Mathias (who the Bucs actually traded for this spring), Owens, Maggi, and such did not make the opening day roster. Time for Bae to show that he belongs on a major league roster.

547870777C5B6C7A6A190 wrote: While the amount of encouraging news out of spring training this year has been underwhelming, I am encouraged that Mathias (who the Bucs actually traded for this spring), Owens, Maggi, and such did not make the opening day roster.   Time for Bae to show that he belongs on a major league roster.   
Bae is a player I'm really hoping to see get a lot of PT.

I have a feeling, the Pirates get a Hot Hayes and Cruz to start off the season. Not much hope for Castro as a starter and think Nick is up quick.Really dont want to see Cutch until 5-6 spot.