Cutch ... FINALLY

dogknot17@yahoo.co · Post by **dogknot17@yahoo.co** » Wed Sep 27, 2017 1:20 pm

How did he get removed from the game?

Is that an odd move for someone who is expected back at least based on his contract?

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Wed Sep 27, 2017 1:33 pm

7E757D7174756E2B2D5A637B7275753479751A0 wrote: How did he get removed from the game?

Is that an odd move for someone who is expected back at least based on his contract?
Good question. It may have been nothing more than Hurdle wanting Cutch to feel the fan appreciation after a career-best game. But it could also be Hurdle feeling unsure if Cutch will be back next year and wanting him to feel the fan appreciation after a career-best game in what could be his next to last game as a Pirate at home.

mouse · Post by **mouse** » Wed Sep 27, 2017 1:37 pm

It was a move to honor him. He went out to the field, then Hurdle made the substitution, allowing him to walk off to a standing ovation.

dogknot17@yahoo.co · Post by **dogknot17@yahoo.co** » Wed Sep 27, 2017 1:52 pm

735E53424554430300310 wrote: How did he get removed from the game?

Is that an odd move for someone who is expected back at least based on his contract?
Good question. It may have been nothing more than Hurdle wanting Cutch to feel the fan appreciation after a career-best game. But it could also be Hurdle feeling unsure if Cutch will be back next year and wanting him to feel the fan appreciation after a career-best game in what could be his next to last game as a Pirate at home.

The Orioles gave JJ Hardy his moment the other night knowing he won't be back (probably buy him out).

Maybe I am looking into it too much, but I am headed to the game tonight (free tickets) just in case this is McCutchen's last home game.

(...and of course to see the tribute to Pedro assuming he gets to play tonight)

SammyKhalifa · Post by **SammyKhalifa** » Wed Sep 27, 2017 2:07 pm

Swan Song?

:'(

fjk090852-7 · Post by **fjk090852-7** » Wed Sep 27, 2017 4:33 pm

192B27273301222B26232C2B4A0 wrote: Swan Song?

:'(
I don't think this season is a swan song for Cutch. I am sure the Bucs will exercise the option for Cutch this offseason. I still believe either Marte or Polanco will be traded over the winter. Frazier will fill the outfield position which will be open once either player is traded.

mouse · Post by **mouse** » Wed Sep 27, 2017 7:43 pm

I'm sure they will exercise the option. Otherwise he's a free agent almost right away. But I'm guessing they trade him for what they can get. They just can't lose that asset value for nothing in return. Cutch's performance here at the end of the year only only enhances his trade value.

dogknot17@yahoo.co · Post by **dogknot17@yahoo.co** » Wed Sep 27, 2017 8:08 pm

I think the option will be exercised with the chance of him being traded before the season starts. I assume they have to declare the option decision pretty quickly after the season.

I would offer McCutchen four years at $70 million.

johnfluharty · Post by **johnfluharty** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 11:01 am

There's no chance he signs for 4 years. He's going to want 6 or 7 at least.

DemDog · Post by **DemDog** » Thu Sep 28, 2017 6:09 pm

$70 million. No way Dog. You still have not learned. He will and should get $20 million a year. His market value to the Buccos and your view is jaded by the ideas of TBMTIMLB.