Category: Free Agent Watch

Now that all the other free agent catching options are off the table the next best thing for the Pirates in the free agent pool is Russell Martin. Russell hasn’t put up the best numbers

The Pirates still need a catcher and currently the best option in the free agent market is Robinson Chirinos. Jason Castro now is off the market signing a one year deal with the Angels for

The Brewers have non-tendered Travis Shaw and Jimmy Nelson this week. They could be good fits for low cost bounce back candidates. Nelson in 2017 was one of the better pitchers in the league. CY-Young

Dallas Keuchel may not be what he once was but should still be a valuable pick up for nearly every rotation across the league. Given that fact, the likely hood of him signing in Pittsburgh

UPDATE: Signed with the Reds. Pirates got poor performance out to of the third base position in 2019 both with the bat and the glove, in order to compete they need to upgrade. Colin Moran

EDIT 11/15/2019: Jake is likely accepting the qualifying offer from the Twins and is off the market. With Jameson Taillon out for 2020 and possible issues beyond should things go poorly with his recovery the

Continuing a theme of free agent marks the Pirates should look into, we will take a look at catcher Jason Castro. Earlier we looked at Yasmani Grandal but his price tag is likely out of

There is no doubt Pirates NEED to fix their pitching situation. It is pretty horrifying right now. In order to compete in 2020 and 2021 they need to add at least one quality arm. Pitchers

UPDATE: Yasmani signed with the White Sox It is no secret the Pirates got less than acceptable performance out of the catcher position in 2019. The two main reasons for this Cervelli and Diaz coming