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Pirates Promote Tsung-Che Cheng

By Darragh McDonald | April 7, 2025 at 3:45pm CDT

3:45pm: The Pirates have now made these moves official. Triolo’s injury was described as a lumbar spine strain.

1:25pm: The Pirates are going to promote infielder Tsung-Che Cheng to the majors, reports Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. He is already on the 40-man roster but will be making his major league debut as soon as he gets into a game. Fellow infielder Jared Triolo will head to the 10-day injured list due to a lower back injury.

Cheng, 23, was an international signing out of Taiwan in 2019. His profile has a solid foundation from his speed and defense. Offensively, his approach has been leaned more to the contact-oriented side without too much power. Baseball America currently ranks him as the #19 prospect in the Pirates’ system.

He has appeared in 402 minor league games across various levels thus far in his career, with 1,684 trips to the plate. His 12.5% walk rate and 19.8% strikeout rate are both better than average, with 34 home runs in that time. Overall, he has hit .260/.359/.411 for a 117 wRC+. He has racked up double-digits steals in each year of his career. Lately, Cheng hit .353/.400/.647 in spring training but then .071/.133/.071 in five games for Triple-A Indianapolis.

Defensively, Cheng has primarily played shortstop but has also taken notable playing time at second base and occasional stints at third. He seems likely to take over Triolo’s utility role. The Bucs have had Isiah Kiner-Falefa at short, Ke’Bryan Hayes at third and Adam Frazier at second on most days but with players like Triolo, Enmanuel Valdéz and Endy Rodríguez also factoring into the infield mix. Triolo was a late scratch from yesterday’s contest due to back soreness and will now get a chance to heal up while Cheng helps fill in the gap.

Photo courtesy of Kim Klement Neitzel, Imagn Images

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  1. Non Roster Invitee

    2 months ago

    Is this a rumor?

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    • Kapler's Coconut Oil

      2 months ago

      Are you a non-roster invitee?

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    • johnrealtime

      2 months ago

      First day on the site? I recommend the “About” section

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    • WadeBoggsWildRide

      2 months ago

      Let’s hope he didn’t flash his junk at anyone like that pervert Menzen.

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      • cwsOverhaul

        2 months ago

        Guess the guy wasn’t self-aware he was just a FO dweeb.

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    • Degaz

      2 months ago

      No but I am not sure he is any better than Sum-Yung Guy

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  2. Dock, you're pitching today

    2 months ago

    I like this move – Cheng looked really good in the spring

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    • TheMan 3

      2 months ago

      he will fit right in with the other players since he strikes out a lot

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    • TheMan 3

      2 months ago

      so did Suwinski and Bae
      Neither deserve to be playing in Pittsburgh but because the player development is so bad, they have to choose someone to be on the roster

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    • RichardJarzynka

      2 months ago

      Cheng’s strikeout rate is better than average, meaning he does NOT strike out a lot.

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      • YourDreamGM

        2 months ago

        Needs to be under 5 percent for theman to be pleased

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  3. Heinouanus

    2 months ago

    Is this a pigeon?

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  4. Mynameisnoname

    2 months ago

    Have to give him credit for really forcing the issue with a blistering 1-14 with 6 Ks start in Indianapolis.

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  5. panj341

    2 months ago

    If this was April 1st I would have thought it was a joke. He is batting .071 at Indy , hasn’t found his stroke yet and they are bringing him up to face ML pitching?

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    • TJECK109

      2 months ago

      He will fit right in with this lineup.

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      • YourDreamGM

        2 months ago

        Bae Cook Williams call one of them up instead

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    • Mendoza Line 215

      2 months ago

      Pan-You don’t get the point.
      It is Pirates logic.
      They figure that at .071 he has to do better than that.
      They will be happy if he hits .150.
      What I am amazed at is this guy has been on the 40 man roster for two years.
      I think that this is his first year in AAA.
      And they wonder why this team is so bad.

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    • TheMan 3

      2 months ago

      .071, he will be in competition for the worst hitter with Pham and Canario breathing down his neck

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      • jimmyz1

        2 months ago

        @TheMan Or his .071 average is just a ten day sample size that will normalize closer to his true talent as the season progresses. But either way the reality is he’s only going to play once a twice a week until he’s sent back to AAA within a month. So it’s also possible he gets hot (or lucky) and is sent back down with a .474 average or something. The only certainty is that you’re going to complain about the outcome, regardless of what actually happens.

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        • TheMan 3

          2 months ago

          as a fan of this team since 1966, I have earned the right to complain about this pathetic franchise

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        • George Bailey

          2 months ago

          Cmon Jimmy. Seriously? You want to find silver linings here? Please, beyond Skenes, where are they? Beyond the feel-good story of Cutch
          How is it that EVERY position player who comes through the farm here NEVER pans out?
          Just explain it

          In particular, take a look at how deep the Pirates were in middle infielders. NONE has proven himself here and most despite repeated tries. (And truth is, that goes for all position players)

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        • jimmyz1

          2 months ago

          I’m not trying to find silver linings. Just equally tired of every comment section on Pirates articles simply being a litany of unnecessary complaints instead of actual baseball discussion as I am of the ineptitude of the team. We all know and understand the state of the franchise. At least guys who have been fans since 1966 have seen success. I’m 40 years old and still waiting for that chance.

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        • George Bailey

          2 months ago

          I dunno, Jimmy. I’m 65. Watched the success. Nice ancient memory that will never revisit this town. Some of that is on their tightwad owner. Some of it’s on MLB
          Disagree about the complaints as from what I’ve seen, they ARE on baseball issues. Rare one sees personal comments just for the sake of b*tching
          Guess I’d agree more if I saw any motivation from the owner or GM acting as an attempt to improve the team. This off season was the litmus test. They did nothing.

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        • TheMan 3

          2 months ago

          The lineup that produced a season high 8 runs last night is different in tonight’s game with Jack batting lead off.
          He’s struck out 9 times in his last 10 plate appearances and the two players who produced 5 of those 8 runs aren’t in the lineup.
          Yes this is me complaining but with good reason

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        • TheMan 3

          2 months ago

          come on they traded for an injured first baseman

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        • TheMan 3

          2 months ago

          and what did Jack do in his first plate appearance?
          Struck out looking.
          Yeah, Shelton, bat Jack lead off

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        • TheMan 3

          2 months ago

          let me ask you a question, jimmy.
          Other than Skenes and perhaps Cutch, name a player that has been consistent enough this season to make positive comments about?

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        • TheMan 3

          2 months ago

          not to worry, Pham is competing with Jack for striking out the most in this young season

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        • YourDreamGM

          2 months ago

          Lots of complainers. And about irrelevant stuff. Batting average doesn’t matter in early April. Lineup doesn’t matter.

          Legit complaining after 6 years of drafting #1 overall top 5 top 10 trading everything not nailed down. That Pham is starting outfielder? You are dumpster diving grasping at straws for answers?

          Biggest complaint is why Shelton Cherington Williams still here? Anyone think they are good? Anyone here wouldn’t have fired them already? They tried to contend make playoffs 2 years and both years won 76 games. Yet everyone still has a job.

          Only thing worth complaining about is Bob Nutting. That’s the only problem they have. Until he gets lucky and hires the right management nothing else matters. They signed Pham to not only start but hit heart of the order. Nuff said.

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        • TheMan 3

          2 months ago

          be that as it may, playing Frazier in last night’s game when he was 3 for 18 against Gray, batting Jack in the lead offensively position and when it was apparent that Skenes didn’t have his best stuff, leaving him in the game until he had given up 5 runs, is poor management.
          They have an off day on Thursday, Shelton could have used the bullpen earlier.
          As much as some aren’t thrilled with Chang being promoted, he couldn’t have been worse than Frazier

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        • YourDreamGM

          2 months ago

          No one cares about 3 for 18. That’s nothing. And they should be looking at matchup instead of stats.

          It’s manager 101. Your bullpen stinks. It’s been worked hard. You have one of the best pitchers in baseball who is built to throw 100 pitches. You are losing. You keep Skenes in until he hits 100. Maybe you are a baseball genius but no other manager is taking Skenes out for some scrub Cherington found in the dumpster.

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        • Mendoza Line 215

          2 months ago

          Paul and Dream GM-I agree with both of you.
          Yes,this regime should have been fired long before now.
          But one does have to comment on the numerous batting orders and using Jack Suwinski of all people to be the leadoff man!
          How about constantly batting IKF ninth?
          Shelton has reached a new low,a negative WAR as a manager,and only a doufus owner who knows nothing about baseball would keep him.
          For entertainment value at least,as it is an historic low,it should be mentioned.

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        • TheMan 3

          2 months ago

          Apparently Shelton isn’t listening or doesn’t care.
          Jack is batting lead off again in today’s game, IKF isn’t playing and Chang is his replacement

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        • TheMan 3

          2 months ago

          thursday is an off day, they could have pulled Skenes in the 5th.
          Then again using AAA play in the field doesn’t help either

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        • TheMan 3

          2 months ago

          are those the same scrubs that relieved Keller today and got the win in extra innings against the Cards?

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  6. mlb1225

    2 months ago

    Interesting prospect, hope he can at least be a better base runner and defender than Bae.

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    • Datashark

      2 months ago

      He will K with dignity.

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      • YourDreamGM

        2 months ago

        What’s so interesting? Looks like another all glove no bat typical pirates prospect to me. Hope for the best but no one has him as a top 100 guy

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  7. Datashark

    2 months ago

    He should send a nice bottle of champagne to Yorke because without him getting injured he would not be playing in MLB.

    His minor league stats don’t look even AAA worthy at the moment

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    • ellisd19830

      2 months ago

      Dang a week is long enough for the shark to unlock the data?

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  8. Old York

    2 months ago

    If the Pirates had split Cheng’s Triple-A time into a platoon—leveraging his .359 OBP against right-handers (assuming typical lefty splits)—they could’ve called him up earlier, pairing him with Kiner-Falefa or Frazier against righty-heavy lineups, boosting runs by ~0.3 per game over Triolo’s output (based on wRC+ gaps).

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    • choof

      2 months ago

      Do you have any homework to back these stats up?

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      • pt57

        2 months ago

        Since Frazier is a LHH, my guess is no.

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        • Old York

          2 months ago

          @pt57

          Yes, he’s a left-handed hitter (career .269/.333/.400), so pairing Cheng with him against righty-heavy lineups wouldn’t be a traditional platoon (lefty vs. righty pitcher). However, the logic holds if the Pirates prioritized OBP and speed over handedness—Frazier’s .333 OBP and Cheng’s .359 OBP plus stolen bases (double digits annually) could stack a lineup’s top against right-handers, regardless of Frazier’s side. Kiner-Falefa, a righty (.261/.305/.373 career), fits the platoon mold better.

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        • choof

          2 months ago

          You can’t automatically assume that he will post the same OBP in the big leagues, as well as having the same OBP against lefties

          Thank you for providing statistics at least but it’s still a flawed argument.

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        • YourDreamGM

          2 months ago

          IKF doesn’t meed a platoon. .345 OBP for career.

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        • Old York

          2 months ago

          @choof

          I’m not saying he’d hit .359 up here tomorrow. The article shows his career minor league line is .260/.359/.411 over 402 games—solid, not flashy—and that 117 wRC+ beats Triolo’s 84 wRC+ by a mile. That’s not an assumption, it’s math from their actual stats. Against lefties? No split data in the article, but lefties typically dip 20-30 points in OBP against southpaws—say, down to .330ish. Still crushes Triolo’s .319 career mark. My 0.3 runs boost comes from the wRC+ gap (33 points = ~0.25-0.35 runs per game, per FanGraphs), not some blind OBP guess. Flawed? Nah, it’s just using what we’ve got—Cheng’s proven he can get on base way better than Triolo, period.

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        • Old York

          2 months ago

          @YourDreamGM

          Against RHP, he’s .312 OBP, which isn’t great and .319 against LHP. His career non-splits OBP is .314. Fangraph puts that below average, so I don’t see what your argument is.

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        • YourDreamGM

          2 months ago

          I didn’t expect you to

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        • Old York

          2 months ago

          @YourDreamGM

          In other words, he’s terrible. Should cut him.

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      • Old York

        2 months ago

        @choof

        The “homework” exists in the article: Cheng’s 117 wRC+ (above league average) versus Triolo’s 84 wRC+ (below average) supports the ~0.3 runs-per-game boost. A 33-point wRC+ gap translates to roughly 0.25-0.35 runs per game in a lineup spot.

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        • Mendoza Line 215

          2 months ago

          Old York- Are you really serious?
          This guy has not hit in any league.
          He may be fast and a good fielder.
          But ML pitching is a lot different than minor league pitching.
          They are basically giving him a taste of MLB,maybe to see if he is in over his head.
          I doubt very much that he ever becomes Jose Altuve.

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        • Floridacoach 2

          2 months ago

          “York”… I’d quit while you’re ahead!!! 🙂
          You’re digging yourself a hole that no-one can climb out of!!
          Are you afraid that you’re going to look even more out of touch???
          Give the kid a chance…
          This whole issue will be cleared-up when you get Horowitz back on the line up…

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        • Old York

          2 months ago

          @Floridacoach 2

          Speaking of looking even more out of touch…

          WTF is that?

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        • jimmyz1

          2 months ago

          And nobody expects him to become Jose Altuve. Old York was simply pointing out with factual statistics that Cheng gets on base more and therefore produces more runs than Triolo, the guy he is replacing on the active roster.

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        • Old York

          2 months ago

          @jimmyz1

          Bingo!

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        • Mendoza Line 215

          2 months ago

          And what others are saying is that may be true but that was in AA and less and that does not mean that it will translate into the MLs

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        • TheMan 3

          2 months ago

          he will never play first base. He was brought up to platoon at secondary or shortstop due to both Gonzalez and Triolo being on IL

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        • TheMan 3

          2 months ago

          yeah, his 14 strikeouts and 1 walk at Indy is a strong indication of how often he gets on base

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        • George Bailey

          2 months ago

          Gotta love the stats/analytics crowd.
          In many cases, they’d have you believe that what you actually see isn’t real
          I don’t know anything about Cheng. I hope he kills it. I agree. Give him a shot. In fact, give every kid with an iota of ability a shot because truth is, this team is going nowhere but in the vicinity of 100 losses

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  9. Rsox

    2 months ago

    He’s pretty tough to beat in Mortal Kombat…

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    • joew

      2 months ago

      You just won the Internet for the day

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  10. wvsteve

    2 months ago

    Hopefully he can provide solid defense at short when needed. IKF is playing decent but doesn’t have much range

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    • jimmyz1

      2 months ago

      Cheng has range but his arm is a bit of an issue. Pretty much the complete opposite defensive profile of O’Neil Cruz at shortstop.

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  11. Cardinals are good

    2 months ago

    Idk how he performs. I just like his name

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    • TheMan 3

      2 months ago

      Its IKF not IDK but you’re a Cards fan and they aren’t very intelligent

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  12. cbee

    2 months ago

    I hope Liover Peguero figures it out.

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    • TheMan 3

      2 months ago

      I hope that the entire roster figures it out
      After 9 games they are last in the league in runs scored and second to the Cubs in strikeouts

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    • Mendoza Line 215

      2 months ago

      He has had chances to figure it out.
      He is probably like several other young hitters who are better off getting traded to other organizations.

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    • Cosmo21

      2 months ago

      Yes I was wondering about peguero. I guess the MORON doesn’t like him

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  13. alwaysgo4two

    2 months ago

    Please….Shelton, if you’re reading this, get IKF away from short. 2nd, 3rd, sure, but not SS. Cannot make any play in the hole. Cheng at SS give him the chance.

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    • Mendoza Line 215

      2 months ago

      What is the over/under on whether he can hit better than Alika Williams?

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      • YourDreamGM

        2 months ago

        Can’t be worse than Williams

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        • Mendoza Line 215

          2 months ago

          I’ll take the under.

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    • Mendoza Line 215

      2 months ago

      IKF I think is much better suited to be a utility man.
      He,however,is a fairly decent hitter.
      That is the reason why Shelton has him batting ninth.

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      • joew

        2 months ago

        Ikf decent hitter? Maybe compared to the rest of this line up.

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        • stymeedone

          2 months ago

          Isn’t that what he should be compared to?

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  14. TheMan 3

    2 months ago

    tonight’s lineup shouldn’t be too disappointing for the fans looking for another double digit strikeout performance by our offense
    Canario, Pham and Endy are playing

    Speaking’ of disappointing, Endy hasn’t shown that he can hit major league pitching and still doesn’t know the strike zone

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    • El Kabong

      2 months ago

      Endy is the ultimate switch-hitter; he’s equally inept at both sides of the plate.

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    • Mendoza Line 215

      2 months ago

      Paul-Dream GM may be getting his dream catcher back any day soon.
      Henry is hitting worse than he did last year.
      Suwinski looks no different.
      Bednar is in the minor leagues.
      You and George B better be ready for another rebuild soon.

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    • Mendoza Line 215

      2 months ago

      Paul- That is why they think that Endy is a first baseman.
      He has never hit in the ML’s.

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      • TheMan 3

        2 months ago

        I think George B is really Tired

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        • TheMan 3

          2 months ago

          excuse me, formerly known as Tiredolddude

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        • Mendoza Line 215

          2 months ago

          Paul-George has to constantly change his name as he is in the federal witness protection program.
          I have previously referred to him when he became Senor as “nee tiredolddude”.
          I first figured it out when he became tiredolderdude.
          But he is still the original and as such,like yours, I still enjoy his posts.

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        • YourDreamGM

          2 months ago

          Batman world greatest detective? Sherlock Holmes?

          Nah it’s theman3

          Reply
        • TheMan 3

          2 months ago

          I have never been into comic book heroes.or fantasy comics

          Reply
    • Mendoza Line 215

      2 months ago

      I think that if someone offers you the over/ under on double figure team strikeouts take the over.
      Dohhhhh!

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  15. This one belongs to the Reds

    2 months ago

    Everybody Tsung Cheng tonight!

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  16. George Bailey

    2 months ago

    It’s amazing how virtually every position player who comes through the Pirates farm carries such uninspiring stats. Almost makes you wonder what scouts see in these guys
    I figure Chang will be yet another middle infielder who does very little here

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    • TheMan 3

      2 months ago

      A Williams clone no doubt
      all fielding and no hitting

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    • El Kabong

      2 months ago

      Or what the Pirates are doing with these guys. Scouts were generally high on Henry Davis.

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      • George Bailey

        2 months ago

        Oh yes, player development has been abysmal.

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  17. RichardJarzynka

    2 months ago

    I see that the same “fans” who moan about every move the Pirates make are moaning again.

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    • YourDreamGM

      2 months ago

      Tell them it’s not managements fault. Tell them how Nutting is broke again.

      Reply
      • RichardJarzynka

        2 months ago

        dkpittsburghsports.com/team/site-stuff/feed?page=0…

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  18. Mendoza Line 215

    2 months ago

    Richard-Unfortunately,I understand your point,but the Pirates ownership and management can do that to you.
    It takes the patience of Job to feel otherwise.

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    • RichardJarzynka

      2 months ago

      Job had it a little worse, but I get where you’re coming from.

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  19. Edward Reilly

    2 months ago

    He’s a defensive first guy every team has them every talking about offense that’s not who he is or is suppose to be the pirates are not a very well run team but it’s funny how people like to complain just to complain if u really where as made as u say u are you wouldn’t be posting to a pirate news site you would just not care but most of u don’t care u just like to complain if the pirates ever did get good u would be miserable

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    • George Bailey

      2 months ago

      Ok Ed, let me discount the fact that there are 3rd graders who are more adept at writing coherent prose than you are, replete with periods and commas.
      Let’s say wonderful things for you
      Great pierogi races
      Love the hot dog launches
      Beautiful ballpark
      The grass is nicely manicured
      Enjoyed the championships of 1971 and 1979
      Enjoyed watching Bonds, Van Slyke, Bonilla, Drabek
      Blyleven had a hella curve ball.
      Loved seeing Clemente.

      That’s all I’ve got for now

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    • YourDreamGM

      2 months ago

      Probably is Pirates have half a dozen of them

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    • TheMan 3

      2 months ago

      sentence structure is necessary to get your point across and that includes using a period between sentences

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  20. Mendoza Line 215

    2 months ago

    Edward-Can u repeat that please?
    He’s hitting .071 in AAA Edward.

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    • panj341

      2 months ago

      We would be hard pressed to find another team that would promote a player batting .071. If anything they would be considering demoting this player back to AA soon. Welcome to Pirate world everyone.

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    • stymeedone

      2 months ago

      Small sample size applies here.

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    • YourDreamGM

      2 months ago

      3 guys lower than that. 2 at 000 Cheng upgrade

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  21. _balderdash_

    2 months ago

    Hope he enjoys his cup of coffee

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    • YourDreamGM

      2 months ago

      As long as he pays for it himself he can

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  22. Frosted Lemonade

    2 months ago

    If the Pirates can’t develop hitters, they should trade for some from their wealth of starting pitching prospects.

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    • YourDreamGM

      2 months ago

      What wealth? Falter just a guy. No one wanted Heaney. Jones arm ready to fall off and size is turn off. Oviedo arm same. Burrows likely reliever. Ashcraft very promising but reliever risk and they need him if he is a starter. Definitely need Bubba. Solometo doesn’t have much value more likely reliever but back in starter looking. Barco promising but short on LHP so probably want to keep him. They have others but not going to get you the impact bat you need.

      They traded their wealth of pitching for the 1b with the bad wrist. At least a lot of depth. 3 arms gone in 1 trade. To do another trade so soon?

      Could trade Keller. Seems really well liked by teammates. Nutting would love to get rid of that salary I am sure.

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      • Mendoza Line 215

        2 months ago

        I would love to know what the Pirates offer for Casas was and what the Red Sox wanted for him.

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      • Frosted Lemonade

        2 months ago

        Your assessment is a worst case scenario, which is the world we Bucco fans near to live in. It would be a difficult decision if a team had interest in Chandler and offered a hitting prospect that matched Bubba’s potential. On the other hand, Skenes and Chandler at the top of a rotation sounds like an awesome 1-2 punch. Should Chandler be anywhere close to Skenes in performance, he might be more likely to sign an extension. We know Skenes isn’t going to a Bucco for life.

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        • YourDreamGM

          2 months ago

          I was being extremely optimistic. I leaned towards Bubba Ashcraft Barco all being good starters. Chances are 1 fails. Heck 2 could. Bubba is almost as good as it gets for pitching prospects but even those fail sometimes. But of course a lesser guy could over achieve.

          They had some excess depth. They traded the weakest of it to Cleveland. Can’t afford to give up much more. Doesn’t look like they will need to but if somehow they are buyers at deadline they can make a non mega trade.

          They really really need Bubba. I wouldn’t want to use Falter in playoffs. Jones could be gone for 1 or 2 seasons. Keller salary makes him trade option.

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        • TheMan 3

          2 months ago

          Today at Indy, Chandler pitched 4 innings and struck out 8 Louisville Bat players.

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  23. Frosted Lemonade

    2 months ago

    Wasn’t Jared Jones mentioned as a possible return for Casas?

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    • Mendoza Line 215

      2 months ago

      I would have done that in a heartbeat.
      I think Dream GM is correct.Jones is not big enough to last a lot of years.
      Who knows what was offered though.

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  24. Frosted Lemonade

    2 months ago

    I suspect we’ll be reading in the not so distant future that Jared Jones will need Tommy John surgery. This is all a moot point because everyone from Bob Nutting down to Derek Shelton are all in on the fleecing of Pirates fans. I guess that truly makes them Pirates, amiright?

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    • TheMan 3

      2 months ago

      yes, ownership including management are fleecing the fans and are by definition, Pirates
      4 hits over 11 innings and double digit strikeouts in today’s game. They were no hit for 6 innings
      A pathetic display from a manager and his coaching staff that should be ashamed and embarrassed

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  25. TheMan 3

    2 months ago

    The Trib reported today that Harrington was optioned to Indy this morning, a corresponding move will happen tomorrow
    Who are they promoting? My guess, Chandler. He struck out 8 in just 4 innings on Tuesday and was pulled after the 4th inning

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    • Mendoza Line 215

      2 months ago

      They may have done it just to get a fresh arm in the bullpen.
      Maybe Stratton or Burrowes.

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  26. TheMan 3

    2 months ago

    What they desperately need is an offense with a pulse
    4 hits total again last night
    They are at the bottom of the league in every offensive category except strikeouts
    They are second only to the Cubs

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