SNUBBED: Pittsburgh Pirates LOSE Eugenio Suarez to Reds, What It MEANS for Team Plans

Pittsburgh Pirates miss out on Eugenio Suarez as he signs with the Cincinnati Reds, raising questions about front office strategy and fit. Why did the Pirates’ aggressive pursuit come up short, and was Suarez ever the game-changing bat the team needed? Gary Morgan unpacks how player preference trumped a bidding war and explains why this loss might spare Pittsburgh a costly mistake.

Key topics include the dangers of overvaluing projection models like ZiPS, Steamer, and Marcel—should fans trust the data or trust their eyes? Hear an honest breakdown of how projection systems shape free agency narratives, spotlighting Henry Davis and Brian Reynolds, and get the latest on Andrew McCutcheon’s possible return. Plus, Gary Morgan explores World Baseball Classic roster complications, injury risks for Paul Skenes and Dennis Santana, and what Pirates fans should expect next. Don’t miss this sharp, honest analysis of Pittsburgh’s offseason decisions.

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8 comments

  1. I'm sure there will be a good reason we didn't end up taking a chance at him like money. I don't care as long as we dont have several starters hitting under 200 again ala Triolo, Davis etc…

  3. While I think the power was needed…. if (and it's a strong if) Triolo can maintain his post all star break form do you think he would actually be the best available option anyway?

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