Comments on: Rumor: Pirates Looking at Catching and Lefty Relievers

By: Kevin_Creagh

Kevin_Creagh — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:25:00 +0000

Jake Fox makes Ryan Doumit look like Johnny Bench. Jake Fox’s best position in the field is DH.

By: James S

James S — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 03:20:00 +0000

I could see Jake Fox being kept over McKenry if he really is a legitimate catcher, because he far outhits McKenry.

By: James S

James S — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 03:16:00 +0000

I can buy that they may still be looking for a better hitting backup catcher to Barajas.
McKenry is not exactly lighting up pitching in the grapefruit league. He’s got one of the lowest averages on the team, in fact.

The problem is that it’s far too late to be seeking a good hitting catcher. If they are honestly looking for only a small percentage of games, to start only when Barajas is resting, why not go for the recently retired Jorge Posada or Jason Varitek. At least we know they can hit.

By: leadoff

leadoff — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:22:00 +0000

I think the Bucs expected better performances this spring from guys that are fighting for jobs. They do have Morales as a backup catcher that is just starting to play, I don’t know if he is good enough to back up at the major league level however. When you think about it if McHenry goes down, what do they have left as a backup? Sanchez did a good job behind the plate this spring from what I saw, but he still needs time in the minors to tweek his hitting IMO. There is bound to be some left handers available as cuts and guys teams don’t want to cut but want to trade become available.

By: ecbucs

ecbucs — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:03:00 +0000

I can see them going for a lefty reliever as ones they have are unproven. However, this would probably mean a trade of Juan Cruz, Resop, maybe Meek. Either get someone who is established as a good lefty reliever or stick with Watson and Moskos.

By: John Lease

John Lease — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:02:00 +0000

McKenry better hit from the get go if he wants to stay. You can’t be a non-factor with as many games as he is slated to play this year. Something will shake out by the end of spring training, it always does.

By: Scott Klima

Scott Klima — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:41:00 +0000

Get a Beimel-type for the pen, allow Watson to sort out his issues in AAA to start the year. Moskos should make the club.

By: indybucfan

indybucfan — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:40:00 +0000

If Sanchez and Fryer are both ticketed for AAA, they should be okay. If Sanchez is going to AA, then they could use a catcher for AAA with Fryer. As far as lefthanded relievers, what’s out there better than what they have?