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With free agency seemingly winding down into table scrap time and the Pirates having already punted on a rare opportunity to put together a big-time roster without having taken on an equivalently lengthy financial commitment i figure it's a good time to put on my best happy face and pray that the farm system can fill in the holes that ownership did not fill.
So - Polanco. Pretty studly so far. Unlike the way it was with Marte there haven't been any serious red flags about his performances, and Marte seems to be working out pretty well so far. That makes me feel optimistic. I also think it's great that Polanco has destroyed the winter leagues and has been getting all kinds of positive attention. Polanco doesn't appear to have any holes in his game aside from the possibility that his longish swing may have trouble catching up with inside heat. Aside from that he's young, makes good contact, has shown some power, speed, arm, defense, and doesn't strike out particularly much. I have been thinking about what a nice fit he might be for the #2 spot in the lineup.
He could make me feel okay about missing out on a known commodity. I hope he's as good as i'm imagining he could be.
With free agency seemingly winding down into table scrap time and the Pirates having already punted on a rare opportunity to put together a big-time roster without having taken on an equivalently lengthy financial commitment i figure it's a good time to put on my best happy face and pray that the farm system can fill in the holes that ownership did not fill.
So - Polanco. Pretty studly so far. Unlike the way it was with Marte there haven't been any serious red flags about his performances, and Marte seems to be working out pretty well so far. That makes me feel optimistic. I also think it's great that Polanco has destroyed the winter leagues and has been getting all kinds of positive attention. Polanco doesn't appear to have any holes in his game aside from the possibility that his longish swing may have trouble catching up with inside heat. Aside from that he's young, makes good contact, has shown some power, speed, arm, defense, and doesn't strike out particularly much. I have been thinking about what a nice fit he might be for the #2 spot in the lineup.
He could make me feel okay about missing out on a known commodity. I hope he's as good as i'm imagining he could be.