What about the lineup?
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 3:24 am
7770666E6077303C456268646C692B666A68050 wrote: They need a starting pitcher. They said they are in talks with a bunch of them. Why don't people believe they won't sign someone? They have signed or traded for one every year going back to 2012.
Liriano is not the answer. People defend Liriano because he was dumped. He was awful last year. He needed the change to a different league. Liriano was a huge reason why the 2016 team lost.
I think the plan is pretty simple. We have seen it before. They will sign/trade for a starter. Then come Super 2 they will bring up a ready Glasnow. The weakest starter will be replaced or an injury will open up a spot. Then they will look at the trade deadline to see who they can get to help even more.
This plan has worked three out of the last four seasons. But for some reason, people are dwelling on the one season it didn't work? And people are upset that the biggest failure when it didn't work is no longer a Pirate.
Because we want a good starter, one that will make impact - not some lousy reclamation project that is on the cheap. I think most now are skeptical that we can get a good meaningful arm. The plan sucked last year. I will be surprised if its good this year.
That's my question. This plan has worked three out of four years, but you (and others) will be surprised if it works again? Why?
I want a top starter too. By I also give Huntington the benefit of the doubt he will bring in someone good. If the plan keeps failing, then it would be a problem. But we aren't there yet. Three out of four is a great ratio.
So what's the plan, that worked 3 out of 4 years, and is still in process this year?
Read my post above. I stated the plan.
Now answer my question.
Liriano is not the answer. People defend Liriano because he was dumped. He was awful last year. He needed the change to a different league. Liriano was a huge reason why the 2016 team lost.
I think the plan is pretty simple. We have seen it before. They will sign/trade for a starter. Then come Super 2 they will bring up a ready Glasnow. The weakest starter will be replaced or an injury will open up a spot. Then they will look at the trade deadline to see who they can get to help even more.
This plan has worked three out of the last four seasons. But for some reason, people are dwelling on the one season it didn't work? And people are upset that the biggest failure when it didn't work is no longer a Pirate.
Because we want a good starter, one that will make impact - not some lousy reclamation project that is on the cheap. I think most now are skeptical that we can get a good meaningful arm. The plan sucked last year. I will be surprised if its good this year.
That's my question. This plan has worked three out of four years, but you (and others) will be surprised if it works again? Why?
I want a top starter too. By I also give Huntington the benefit of the doubt he will bring in someone good. If the plan keeps failing, then it would be a problem. But we aren't there yet. Three out of four is a great ratio.
So what's the plan, that worked 3 out of 4 years, and is still in process this year?
Read my post above. I stated the plan.
Now answer my question.