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Bucs looking at Mercer extension
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 12:53 pm
by IABucFan
Saw this from a number of sources.
Bucs looking at Mercer extension
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 2:05 pm
by dogknot17@yahoo.co
Nice.
I am in favor of signing Mercer. Very solid player.
Bucs looking at Mercer extension
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 2:11 pm
by Bobster21
58535B575253480D0B7C455D545353125F533C0 wrote: Nice.
I am in favor of signing Mercer. Very solid player.
I agree. I think his steady defense is underrated and, tho not a stud with the bat, he hits well enough to keep his glove in the game. IMHO, he's similar to Gene Alley.
Bucs looking at Mercer extension
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 2:27 pm
by SammyKhalifa
I like Jody, but stepping back and being objective for a minute, isn't he just an average player? He's still under arb for a few more seasons and after that we might be seeing our recently drafted MI prospects knocking on the door.
Bucs looking at Mercer extension
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 2:49 pm
by mouse
One suggestion was that the Pirates were looking at buying out the last two years of arb eligibility.
Bucs looking at Mercer extension
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 4:02 pm
by Bobster21
6E5C50504476555C51545B5C3D0 wrote: I like Jody, but stepping back and being objective for a minute, isn't he just an average player? He's still under arb for a few more seasons and after that we might be seeing our recently drafted MI prospects knocking on the door.
I wouldn't worry about him blocking any top prospects. The Pirates have a tendency to extend players and them trade them before the contract expires.
Bucs looking at Mercer extension
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 8:12 pm
by notes34
I can't say I'm terribly enthused. Is there any reason to buy out years at this point?
Bucs looking at Mercer extension
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 8:32 pm
by Tintin
13 over 3. He'll get 2 this season and 4 in '18 anyway.