Comments on: Pirates Inquired on Willingham, Kouzmanoff

By: Jimmy Coverdale

Jimmy Coverdale — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:08:00 +0000

There’s no point in non-tendering him though – at the very least I think Huntington could get something in a trade for him. He had a .350 wOBA last season against right handers – only Presley and Lee were better in a lot less plate appearances. He’d cover first and could face tough righties instead of Tabata. He could even be used to give Cutch a day off (with Presley moving to center)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:05:00 +0000

Tabata might not be the best player but at his price and skill level hes a player worth keeping . He can be the Pirates flagship player. Plays hard respects the history wants to be here. The 1st real Pirate for this regime. The Pirates tony gwynn or Joe Mauer or Jason Varitek, not that talent level but you get my meaning.

By: white angus

white angus — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:45:00 +0000

i’d try to move Jones, maybe in a package deal. hes probably the streakiest bat we’ve had in pittsburgh in years. his stats get padded by a few hot weeks in the summer. if he could even BUNT against a LHP then i would gladly keep him on the squad.

move him.

By: white angus

white angus — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:42:00 +0000

Kouz would be a good addition to an established team that has deficiencies at 3B. he has really improved with the glove since his time in cleveland’s system. if you have other impact bats, his offensive shortcomings wouldnt be too noticable.

on this team, he would stand out way too much.

By: Jeffrey Coulter

Jeffrey Coulter — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:41:00 +0000

your alone

By: Tim Williams

Tim Williams — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:05:00 +0000

The extension makes it clear that Tabata isn’t getting benched.

By: john.alcorn

john.alcorn — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:23:00 +0000

Seriously, you bench Tabata for Presley, you’re alone on that one. At this point you bench neither because you need a 1B.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:37:00 +0000

It would not matter whether Willingham wanted to start or not, if the Pirates acquire him, he will start and probably play right field, Tabata is the odd man out and the 4th outfielder if Willingham comes to Pittsburgh, they are not going to give up his power to play a guy who is basically is a popcorn leadoff hitter, when they have Presley to leadoff.

By: john.alcorn

john.alcorn — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:01:00 +0000

To follow up, Willingham’s wRC+ is equivalent to McCutchen’s the last 3 years (128 vs 126). He is clearly the best available in our price range.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:44:00 +0000

seeing that the Pads are looking to trade Bartlett and Furcal only getting offers to play 2b. They could become intriguing options for the Bucs. I don’t like Bartlett at all but I think Furcal played well for the Cards down the stretch and could be a nice addition to the lineup.