And would do so for any package that doesn't include one of Chandler, Johnson, or Griffin.
Maybe if Ben felt his job was on the line, he'd be willing to part with one of those. As it is, I'm sure he won't. And, tbh, I'd have strong mixed feelings if he did. So no, we're not getting Crochet.
I know I am nitpicking BMac's wording (guilty), but this was not a rumor but a writer proposing scenarios. Maybe it's just my definition, but a rumor to me is one that has some sliver of sourcing from either a team/agent etc. vs. just a writer making proposals. To me there is a big difference. I enjoy discussing both and sometimes the proposed by outsiders are more fun but they take on much less meaning.
Could our hitting instructors at every level have missed something? Doubt it, but I was surprised he did not get a chance last year, but we felt the swing and miss from an MLB veteran CF was a better option to take. It is time to move on, and Cook and/or Jack Suwinski need to get the reps. With the hitting instructors going down the road and a new bunch coming in, Jack may find what he was missing last year - Still remember the mid-20's number of HR's in 2023 at the MLB level!
I see this rumor of sending Levi to the White Sox
Is there no longer a rule that prevents teams from trading drafted players until one year after they are drafted?
Where is this rumor? Who are we looking at from the Sox?
rumbunter
https://rumbunter.com/pirates-fans-already-discouraged-by-potential-trade-package-for-star-pitching-target-01jc1megaza5
White Sox would laugh at that one.
And would do so for any package that doesn't include one of Chandler, Johnson, or Griffin.
Maybe if Ben felt his job was on the line, he'd be willing to part with one of those. As it is, I'm sure he won't. And, tbh, I'd have strong mixed feelings if he did. So no, we're not getting Crochet.
I know I am nitpicking BMac's wording (guilty), but this was not a rumor but a writer proposing scenarios. Maybe it's just my definition, but a rumor to me is one that has some sliver of sourcing from either a team/agent etc. vs. just a writer making proposals. To me there is a big difference. I enjoy discussing both and sometimes the proposed by outsiders are more fun but they take on much less meaning.
Could our hitting instructors at every level have missed something? Doubt it, but I was surprised he did not get a chance last year, but we felt the swing and miss from an MLB veteran CF was a better option to take. It is time to move on, and Cook and/or Jack Suwinski need to get the reps. With the hitting instructors going down the road and a new bunch coming in, Jack may find what he was missing last year - Still remember the mid-20's number of HR's in 2023 at the MLB level!