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re: MLB Trade Deadline Deals and Rumors:

Posted on 8/1/14 at 11:15 am to
Posted by papz
Austin, TX
Member since Jul 2008
9330 posts
Posted on 8/1/14 at 11:15 am to
You know what the Pirates problem is, they're cheap. They're cheap in wanting to sign free agents and they're cheap in not wanting to trade away prospects. That's why they're a craphole who will always be stuck in mediocrity.

If they're waiting for Cole, Glasnow, and Taillon to carry that pitching staff, they'll be waiting for another 3-4 years at the minimum. By that time, McCutchen will be out of his prime and it's likely a couple of those prospects will flame out or just be average regulars.

The Pirates have to be one of the longest rebuilding franchises in sports history.
Posted by Colonel Angus
Member since Aug 2007
1635 posts
Posted on 8/1/14 at 11:46 am to
I agree. I honestly think that what they are settling for is a LOT of 86-76 types of seasons. A WC game here and there, barely miss the playoffs every couple of years, an NLDS every once in awhile and MAYBE an NLCS about every 7-10 years. Maybe.

In other words, be just good enough to keep fans coming and interested, but don't ever reach out there and take the chances and spend the money to get over that hump. Stay on the safe side where the margins are good and everybody is semi content.
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