SPECULATION: Why Pittsburgh Pirates & Framber Valdez Rumors IGNITE Fandom & Media
Pittsburgh Pirates fans are buzzing over trade rumors—did the Framber Valdez saga ever have real merit, or was it all market smoke and mirrors? Gary Morgan exposes the truth behind the biggest offseason whispers, questioning the logic of hot takes and how social media twists speculation into “done deals.” With the Pirates’ infield alignment debated daily, which upgrades are fantasy, and which moves actually make sense?
Gary Morgan breaks down the Pirates’ infield puzzle, spotlighting Spencer Horowitz, Brandon Lowe, and Ryan O’Hearn’s roles. He explains why the team’s current flexibility on the right side could be a sneaky strength, and why the No. 1 farm system ranking is only a fleeting milestone, not a verdict on the rebuild. Can the Pirates’ mix of homegrown talent and strategic acquisitions translate into a .500 season—and should fans buy into the prospect pipeline hype, or brace for another rollercoaster year?
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10 comments
Valdez is a scumbag, we don't need him
Stand pat on the infielders on the roster! Find a quality left handed starting pitcher.
Correct agent created Ken Rosenthal created probably being paid by agent dont blame Pirates for this Cherington done good job 6 players added has improved team i think He is now dealing with Nutting wall at 96 million he probably wont allow Cherington to spend more than 10 million Also if Konnor Griffin is SS opening day give me Jared Triolo all day 3b pitching needs elite fielders and Nick Gonzales is still good player o just want another veteran LH starter Jose Quintana ,Tyler Anderson ,Martin Perez Ben please you are doing job
Thank YOU,Veteran LH starter to cover innings and Sign Cutch back and lets go
There isnt as many holes as people think Triolo,Gonzales are good players this pitching staff and bullpen good if Konnor Griffin ready it will ALOT of fun this summer and if Garcia ready lets go
Again thank you Dodgers prospects blocked thats why ranking there
Sign Cutch !!!🎉
I think it's Ben Cherington who needs to answer Gary's questions about who comes in to play third base, not the fans. Fans can say anything. Why not? Until a fan is being paid the annual salary Cherington is being paid to fix this team, a fan can ask for Bill Madlock if they want to.
Gary, am I way off base – no pun intended – in wondering why Alec Bohm has not really been a consideration for the Bucs?
ANYONE is better than triolo , guy cant hit !! starting the guy is a damn joke , pirate deal ~!~! !! he is a fringe player that would rarely play on any other team !!