The Pittsburgh Pirates have already made two big-time acquisitions this offseason.
They swung a trade for Brandon Lowe, and then they signed Ryan O’Hearn in free agency.
They may not be done.
They’ve been linked as one of the teams interested in signing free agent Yoan Moncada, according to insider Francys Romero.
Moncada was once the No. 1 overall prospect in baseball as a five-tool Cuban player. He’s had major flashes in the big leagues but never quite become that level of player.
He’d still be an upgrade for the Pirates, potentially to play third base.
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The Angels, White Sox and Blue Jays are the other teams that Romero reports are in on Moncada.
Moncada has already played for the Angels and White Sox in his career, so those would be more familiar landing spots.
It’s tough to see Moncada getting full-time at bats for the Blue Jays, although if Bo Bichette left, maybe he’d be viewed as the replacement.
The Pirates could fully embrace giving Moncada every opportunity. If that’s what he seeks, Pittsburgh may be the best landing spot.
It’s certainly encouraging for the Pirates to be reported as in this picture. It means they’re still trying to get veterans and keep improving. Their fans have to love that.
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