For once, Pittsburgh Pirates fans actually have faith in their team making moves. It started with a three-team trade, then spiraled into a first multi-year free agent addition.
Should Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn be joined by Kazuma Okamoto, things would get extremely interesting. That said, Bleacher Reports’ Joel Reuter still isn’t thrilled with the team’s outlook at shortstop.
The shortstop position is one of, if not the most important in the MLB. A difference-making shortstop can change everything in the blink of an eye, and sadly neither Jared Triolor nor Nick Gonzales are going to do that for Pittsburgh.
Both are relatively inexperienced at shortstop, though they’ve played their fair share of games at the position. With so many tempting names on the market, Reuter is adamant Pittsburgh should explore a trade.
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