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magnumo
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There seem to be an increasing number of hints that Cedeno won't be back next season. I've read suggestions that he may not be a "Hurdle-type" player, and that the Pirates are growing weary of his lapses. His two errors in yesterday's game, added to his recent fielding woes, seem to be reinforcing the notion that Ronny is unlikely to have the capability to maintain focus over the long haul.
Adding to my perception are Hurdle's frequent positive comments about Ciriaco, such as this from the current "Pirates Notebook" in the P-G.....
The Pirates recalled infielder Pedro Ciriaco from Indianapolis Sunday. It was the sixth time Ciriaco has been recalled this season.
"Every time he's gone down, he's gone down with intent, with focus, with specific attention to detail," Hurdle said. "And every time he's come back, he's been a little bit better."
.....and the Pirates' insistence on keeping D'Arnaud on the roster when he doesn't seem ready for major league competition. At the same time, Wood's lack of playing time suggests that the Pirates and/or Hurdle aren't too high on him as a possible starting SS.
At any rate, I think Ronny's time is running out..... that he will be dealt or dumped. I expect to see Ciriaco, D'Arnaud, possibly Wood, and some as-yet-to-be-acquired player fighting it out to be the Pirates' 2012 SS.
Adding to my perception are Hurdle's frequent positive comments about Ciriaco, such as this from the current "Pirates Notebook" in the P-G.....
The Pirates recalled infielder Pedro Ciriaco from Indianapolis Sunday. It was the sixth time Ciriaco has been recalled this season.
"Every time he's gone down, he's gone down with intent, with focus, with specific attention to detail," Hurdle said. "And every time he's come back, he's been a little bit better."
.....and the Pirates' insistence on keeping D'Arnaud on the roster when he doesn't seem ready for major league competition. At the same time, Wood's lack of playing time suggests that the Pirates and/or Hurdle aren't too high on him as a possible starting SS.
At any rate, I think Ronny's time is running out..... that he will be dealt or dumped. I expect to see Ciriaco, D'Arnaud, possibly Wood, and some as-yet-to-be-acquired player fighting it out to be the Pirates' 2012 SS.