Jake
Once a Buckeye, always a Buckeye
‘17 The Deuce Champ
Fantasy Baseball Champ
'18 The Deuce Champ
82 or bust, the annual rallying cry.
So how are the Bucs preparing for next year's run at mediocrity?
Signed Eric Bedard. Solid pitcher when healthy, worthless when on the DL (where he spends the majority of his time).
Signed Nate McLouth. He turned to crap right after they traded him away a couple years back so getting him on the cheap as a 4th OF isn't the worst move they've ever made.
Traded Jose Veras for Casey McGehee. Veras was a decent reliever but the Bucs actually have depth there. Interesting move after former #1 overall pick Pedro Alvarez shit the bed last season. Of course, first base isn't exactly crowded so if both guys are actually semi-productive there's a spot available.
Paul Maholm appears to be gone since Bedard signed for half of what Maholm's option would cost. Maholm may land on his feet somewhere and be a decent pitcher but frankly Pirates fans are tired of watching him. Charlie Morton - who either throws a CG or gets chased in the first - is back as is Kevin Correia. Joel Hanrahan is there to close when there is the occasional chance at victory.
Tabata, Presley and McCutcheon form an interesting young outfield with a lot of potential. If Alvarez and McGehee can provide some pop in the middle (along with underrated 2B Neil Walker) there could be enough production to chase the elusive 82. As usual, it'll come down to the rotation not imploding 2-3 times a week.
Go Bucs. :ohwell:
So how are the Bucs preparing for next year's run at mediocrity?
Signed Eric Bedard. Solid pitcher when healthy, worthless when on the DL (where he spends the majority of his time).
Signed Nate McLouth. He turned to crap right after they traded him away a couple years back so getting him on the cheap as a 4th OF isn't the worst move they've ever made.
Traded Jose Veras for Casey McGehee. Veras was a decent reliever but the Bucs actually have depth there. Interesting move after former #1 overall pick Pedro Alvarez shit the bed last season. Of course, first base isn't exactly crowded so if both guys are actually semi-productive there's a spot available.
Paul Maholm appears to be gone since Bedard signed for half of what Maholm's option would cost. Maholm may land on his feet somewhere and be a decent pitcher but frankly Pirates fans are tired of watching him. Charlie Morton - who either throws a CG or gets chased in the first - is back as is Kevin Correia. Joel Hanrahan is there to close when there is the occasional chance at victory.
Tabata, Presley and McCutcheon form an interesting young outfield with a lot of potential. If Alvarez and McGehee can provide some pop in the middle (along with underrated 2B Neil Walker) there could be enough production to chase the elusive 82. As usual, it'll come down to the rotation not imploding 2-3 times a week.
Go Bucs. :ohwell: