Comments on: Pirates Interested in Bringing Nate McLouth Back

By: hemmist

hemmist — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:09:00 +0000

Aren’t the Pirates kicking the tires on Josh WIllingham who is another Garrett Jones type of player? I think the Pirates are looking at all the options, which is good but lets go for something more. A part of me wishes they would throw some money into at least two starters and at DLee.

By: Marco Rincones

Marco Rincones — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:55:00 +0000

It seemed that McLouth became a distraction as the season moved along last year in Atlanta with his temper and surprising lack of fundamentals. I wouldn’t bring him back to Buccoland just because he once appeared to be an up and coming good to excellent player in 2007-08. He obviously is not what the Braves want for 2012, why should we?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:46:00 +0000

Can he fill in at 3b ? (I’m half kidding )

By: Nate

Nate — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:17:00 +0000

We have McLouth, only way better and younger. His name is Alex Pressley. If you need speed/defense, call up Gorkys. If you need power, use Jones. Loved Nate, but he’d be a waste at this point.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:40:00 +0000

Mclouth at maybe 1.5 mil as a bench option wouldn’t be bad. Not to mention his power would probably return a little with a return to PNC(deep RF in ATL)…not saying that he would return to his 2008 numbers but he definitely would be a better bench option then X Paul…

By: Vince Riedy

Vince Riedy — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:39:00 +0000

I too am worried that this means Jones will be non-tendered. I would much rather have Jones than McClouth at this point if it is a choice between the two of them. However, if they are looking at McClouth for to fill Xavier Paul’s role and he come cheaply enough this would be a solid move.

By: Todd Smith

Todd Smith — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:47:00 +0000

I think I’d rather see what Gorkys Hernandez can do, instead of wasting money on McLouth.

By: michael

michael — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:39:00 +0000

this would be a move that would be a waste of a roster spot. McLouth’s not the same player he was 4 years ago

By: F Lang

F Lang — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:01:00 +0000

Nate as a 4th or 5th OF would be nice. 77 walks and 109 K’s his last 166 games but his power, speed, and average have all took a dive. At 30 he’s worth a flier but i wouldn’t pay 2 mil for him.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:11:00 +0000

I see Nate as insurance for the ever fragile Tabata. Last year’s bench was woeful. If he’s cheap enough I don’t see the harm. My thoughts on Jones are that the Pirates will move him to 1st. There aren’t many $2MM F.A. available.

Maybe it’s the usual window dressing, but I’m happy if the Pirates are actually looking at McClouth and Stewart.