Comments on: Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 25-Man Roster Projection

By: James S

James S — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:30:00 +0000

You always hope a guy like Yamaico Navarro goes into spring training and just blows away all competition for extra infielder, even at the rule 5 guy’s expense. But if they already made the investment by cutting Ciriaco and drafting the rule 5 guy, it looks like this would be the main scenario to start the season. But if Navarro just wows everyone and makes it look like they’d be nuts to go with anyone besides him, I don’t think he Pirates would mind that happening either and would return the rule 5 guy to his old team.

I agree though that Navarro getting daily at bats and playing everyday in triple A would be the best thing for everyone right now, because the extra infielder isnt going to be used much, if you recall how Ciriaco was used.

They know darn well that once the year starts its so hard to keep those rule 5 guys all year unless they are doing really good, which they never are. They almost always cut them loose or work out a trade to keep them and send them to the minors. (Or they get mysterious phantom injuries that keep them on the DL for a long time).

For another starting pitcher, I have to think that they are looking closely at free agent Joe Saunders, who would be a decent addition to the staff….And what ever happened to Jeff Francis?
I dont think I missed him signing with another team, right?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:05:00 +0000

I could really see a potential deal or 2 left trade wise. Something with Garret Jones and maybe something involving some young OFs (not Marte, starting to fall in love with him) and maybe Allie and some of the other upside prep guys. Darnaud could also be in a deal.

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:07:00 +0000

With Pujos going to the Angels.. they seem too heavy at 1st base…. any rumors or thoughts on a trade with them now?

By: Tim Williams

Tim Williams — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:57:00 +0000

My guess is they go with a Rule 5 guy and give Navarro regular playing time at AAA. But I could see either situation happening.

By: Andrew Smalley

Andrew Smalley — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:55:00 +0000

Are you forgetting Navarro? I presume he would be a better and more realistic option than Nunez.