Frankly, I think this is a horrific take. 6 years 190 million to schwarber might be one of the worst contracts of all time if it was signed.

Also my recollection is Bowden has always had an axe to grind with the pirates

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  1. I think Bowden has a very sensible opinion, one which I share.

    And to your comment, he’s not saying what would be a *good* contract for Schwarber, he’s saying the opposite, that to get a player of that caliber to play for the Pirates, they would have to overpay. That’s exactly his point. And it’s a valid point.

  4. I got downvoted and will again here probably but I think his take is right. It’s all show. Nutting didn’t suddenly change his ways. More than anything I wish he would but the amount of kool aid being drunk by rumors is insane. Believe when it happens. Otherwise being excited about maybes and supposed offers just plays into their scheme. Get real you guys. They don’t deserve a benefit of a doubt. Billionaire bullshit.

  5. The fact is the Pirates would have to overpay to attract any big name free agents. Their “pursuit” of any notable free agents is just fan service. Nothing will actually change as long as Nutting is owner.

  6. Until we sign someone that analysis will be my exact assumption.  They’ve earned no benefit of the doubt until they actually succeed and make a significant addition

  7. The Pirates may very well be trying to be serious spenders this off-season. However, it takes two to tango. I think a lot of players just don’t want to come to Pittsburgh because the Pirates have been bad for so long. Players see Rowdy Tellez get DFA’d 4 bats shy of hitting his $200,000 bonus, and it makes them wary. In order for players to want to sign in Pittsburgh, the Pirates have to prove that they are contenders.

  8. Thank god he is pointing this out. The entire offseason publicity coverage so far has been eye wash. Guess it’s good to know that the “sell the team” chants made an impact.

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