re: MLB Offseason Thread: Hosmer to the Padres, Twins get a starter

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I will agree with you that Pittsburgh should have spent some money a few years ago to supplement their core when their contention window was open. And I totally understand why Pirates fans are pissed about that, and I do think their return on Cole was very light.

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Amen.

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But your cross sport comparisons are completely absurd as most are and show you don’t really understand the fundamental differences between the two sports.

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if there is an nfl team that refuses to place an adequate team on the field in exchange for pocketing revenue, it's nowhere near the level of the Pirates.

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Also find me a pro baseball team that is currently good that has built their team primarily through free agency, regardless of market size.

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I never said the Pirates had to do it primarily through free agency. Two years ago we just needed to a handful of guys to warrant a playoff run. They had a solid roster in 2015, let a ton of talent leave, and never replaced them anyone anywhere near as credible.