Boras Speaks

We need to keep X and Bay. Morgan, Cutch, Pearce and even Duffy all combined will not hit for the power that those two can. Bay, McLouth and Nady are legit hitters and a decent threat anytime they are on the field. Theres a reason they are the most productive outfield and another reason we are top 10 offense in the majors, top 5 in the NL - just imagine if we had pitching!

I'm certainly not saying trade Cutch but theres no reason to put him on the 40 man and start his major league contract just yet. He's not ready anyway.

Considering how long its taken Drew to lave a mark, he isn't exactly the kind of arguement Boras wants to bring up.

"We definitely need better pitching, though. I would try to shop Nady for a legit #2 starter, similar to how the Rays got Garza for Delmon Young."

Completely different scenario. Delmon Young is younger, cheaper, and has a much brighter future.

"Despite his numbers this year Youngs potential to hit for power and average is amazing. He could be a .300 hitter who hits 30 HR-120 R.B.I.s and has a cannon in left feild not the same scenario"

Young also has 30 SB speed and is playing out of position in Left, as he should be in Right or even Center. That said, he strikes out way too much and Nady's arm is almost as good.

"We definitely need better pitching, though. I would try to shop Nady for a legit #2 starter, similar to how the Rays got Garza for Delmon Young."

Yeah, and then you woke up.

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It is absurd for Alvarez to ask for more than the first overall pick received, in my opinion.

No one player makes or breaks a franchise.

The NFL actually stated it will opt out of it's collective bargaining agreement with the players union over THIS SPECIFIC issue. Players drafted making more money than players who have actually played.

The Pirates should stay the line. Offer the same percentage over slot that Beckham got. No major league contract.

Boras is good at screwing his clients over in the long term for increased near term dollars.
Had Alvarez signed for slot or somewhere above slot, he'd be in the minors now. All Boras manages to do with this little show is to delay Pedro's arbitration clock. THAT's when the big money kicks in. Ask Ryan Howard.

The Pirates aren't horrible for lack of signing players. They are bad because of stupid trades (Nady, Ramirez, Schimdt, et al), questionable drafts, injuries, and poor development. They seem to lack a coherent plan on what to do.

The Nady trade was horrible. Keep the players and take the draft picks was a better plan than what they got.

As per Alvarez? Take the 3rd overall pick next year Pirates. Maybe Pedro breaks his hamate again at Vanderbilt and drops his stock again.