Comments on: Pirates Working On Deals With Betemit and McLouth

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:57:00 +0000

Adding “major league” players vs. the “AAAA” players is nice to see. Even if these are marginal major league players, they are upgrades over Xavier Paul and Brandon Wood.

By: Justin Gray

Justin Gray — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:42:00 +0000

well, they always say “buy low, sell high.” McLouth FTW

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:22:00 +0000

I think a lot of McLouth’s woes came fron the move to ATL…Pnc is a short distance to right center and right field whereas in ATl it is the expansive part of the field. Therefore a lot of Nates hits that were homers in PNC became outs is ATL. Because he was supposed to make an impact in ATL he tried harder to hit homers and thats where his average went way down. I think a return to PGH could be good for Nate but I don’t expect him to hit like he did in 2008….We all know he can field and run the bases but can he still hit is the big question….

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:49:00 +0000

Good depth moves by N.H

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:41:00 +0000

Betemit sounds like a good addition, not so sure about McLouth. He has been pretty bad the last couple of years.

By: Matthew Ware

Matthew Ware — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:35:00 +0000

If McClouth didn’t have a couple good seasons with the Bucs a few years back, we’d all be saying this is a bad signing. His stats since the trade to Braves don’t warrent more than a non-roster invitation to spring training.

By: Mike Adamson

Mike Adamson — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:31:00 +0000

If we can now get Lee to sign. The bench doesn’t look that bad with Jones, Betemit, McLouth/ Presley, Ciriaco, and McKenry.

As for pitching I would rather see Wilson and Owens over Francis and Bedard!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:09:00 +0000

Like you, I’m surprised Betemit was available and even considered the Pirates. Last year I think he signed for $1MM. Bet it won’t be that low and maybe that’s why the Bucs appear to be close.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:07:00 +0000

These 2 guys still have something in the tank, which is not what the Pirates usually get through free agency. McClouth is no longer in his prime, but is an upgrade over X. Betiemet should be a good fill-in and is versatile, although like most utility men is not good at all positions. But he can handle 3rd in spurts and has a decent bat, with some power.

Looks as though the F.O. is making an attempt to beef up the bench and it really needed it. Lots left to do, but at least they’re trying.

By: Jimmy Coverdale

Jimmy Coverdale — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:04:00 +0000

I’m a bit surprised with the Betemit news given lack of options on the free agent market at third - I thought that he would wait out the Aramis Ramirez market and then become the top offensive option at the hot corner.

I like the McLouth signing – he did have a .344 OBP last year and his walk rate will make him a decent option off the bench