Eugenio Suárez recently signed a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds, but they were not the only team willing to offer the Venezuelan slugger that level of money. According to a report, the Pittsburgh Pirates also put a similar offer on the table.
“I’m told the Pirates offered the same AAV on Eugenio Suarez ($15 million), were willing to go higher, as well as add another year,” Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette Sports wrote on X, making it clear that Pittsburgh had been pursuing Suárez for some time, as previously reported.
According to Mackey, Suárez’s decision to ultimately sign with the Reds came down to familiarity with the organization and the potential to secure a bigger contract down the line. “Sounds like his choice came down to a better ballpark fit, familiarity and a chance to cash in next year with a big season.”
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