The frustrating thing with Davis is his value at 1.1 was playing catcher. You take that away playing him in the outfield where he is going to struggle defensively as he learns the position. Oddly enough, that's part of the excuse for him not playing catcher right now.
Understood. But you probably identified the major issue in your explanation. In their cheap state the Pirates have had far too many .228-.240 utility players. Spend some money, get the standard .275-.285 utility players and overtime it makes a difference, but the Pirates will not invest in the concept.
John Russell will always stand out to me as the worst manager, and Shelton's win percentage is currently sitting below his. Ouch.
Steelers report to camp when? Asks Western PA collectively.We’re at the point where I kinda want to see how bad it gets…
Clint Hurdle was a decent hire. Had some track record. The Pirates can't let this rebuild job stay in the hands of this clown crew. Hire someone with some damn experience and a track record.
I asked the same question last night, ironically. At least we were supposed to be this bad in 2020-22. This season has more of a 2019 feel to it, although perhaps it’s more like 2011-12.
rebuild job, yeah right. So you believe that? It is a long con by Nutting
Yeah. I was arguing on another location with people complaining about Santana but giving Hayes a pass. I’m much more worried about Hayes, who is supposed to be a piece to build around, than Santana who will be gone after this year
True. And if he only gave up stolen bases when Hill was on the mound, I'd understand. But teams run on him all game long, no matter the pitcher. I'd like someone else to catch Hill and see how many stolen bases are had
Long-term, I’d love to see him and Endy Rodriguez switch behind catcher and DH or 1B. Oneil Cruz might be an option to move to RF depending on how Peguero performs.
One of these young cats has to be able to assume right field duty .
It's way early but how about when Hayes and Cruz get healthy , send Cruz to right , Hayes to short and keep Trioli at third ...
I agree with Cruz at RF, but I’d personally stick with Hayes at 3B for now, though. Only because I want Peguero to get some chances at shortstop and see what he has, although he could end up at first since his throwing accuracy reminds me of Pedro Alvarez.
The big problem is CRUZ doesn't want to play RF or anywhere else but SS.
Very true. He’s a special talent, but his fielding puts him as just an above average shortstop. I supppse you could have Peguero move to first base, but then you have a need at RF. Maybe that’s a position we can sign someone at because Henry Davis is *not* the solution there.
Is Cruz an above average defensive SS? I would have guessed that, at least thus far in his career, he is below average defensively.
We need his bat, end of story. Whether he plays or just does the DH gig doesn't matter at this point.
I like Hayes, but I don't see him as a shortstop. I think it's easier for a shortstop to shift to third base (e. g.. Maury Wills when he was traded to the Pirates) than vice versa.
