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Pirates GM Ben Cherington emphasized that trades are made to improve the team and not to save money, with any payroll savings reinvested into the team. He highlighted the importance of acquiring young talent, maintaining veteran presence, and having a strong farm system for future success, while also explaining the strategic reasons behind recent trades and roster decisions.
The article criticizes the Pittsburgh Pirates' management for their rigid and poor decision-making during the trade deadline, highlighting missed opportunities, questionable strategies, and a lack of trust from fans, ultimately calling for a change in leadership and approach.
The Pittsburgh Pirates' management, led by GM Ben Cherington, made questionable decisions at the MLB trade deadline, trading key players for prospects unlikely to impact their immediate future, reflecting flawed strategy and poor decision-making that frustrates fans and questions the team's direction toward competitiveness in 2026 and beyond.
The Pirates made limited moves at the trade deadline, trading Ke'Bryan Hayes, Caleb Ferguson, David Bednar, Bailey Falter, and Taylor Rogers, but failed to acquire significant talent in return, leaving their roster weakened and their offense unchanged, despite a key opportunity to improve.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are expected to sell key players like David Bednar and Mitch Keller at the trade deadline, but GM Ben Cherington's high asking prices and reluctance to trade may hinder the team's rebuilding efforts, risking missing out on maximizing their value.
The article argues that the Pittsburgh Pirates should adopt a conservative approach at the MLB trade deadline, avoiding major trades and focusing on building for the future, especially given concerns about the current management's ability to maximize player value and the team's focus on long-term success.
Pirates GM Ben Cherington indicated the team is open to various trades before the July 31 deadline, emphasizing a need for a more balanced, left-handed offensive presence and highlighting ongoing prospects' development, including Bubba Chandler, Konnor Griffin, and Esmerlyn Valdez.
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington has stated that the team's focus in the offseason has been on starting pitching, both in free agency and trade. The Pirates had a lackluster rotation last season, with none of their starters performing exceptionally well. Cherington also mentioned the team's interest in adding a first baseman and expressed confidence in their internal options at second base. The possibility of a reunion with Andrew McCutchen, a franchise icon, has also been discussed.
Pittsburgh Pirates General Manager Ben Cherington continues to prioritize college pitching in the 2023 MLB Draft, selecting five college players, including three pitchers, in rounds 11 through 16. The Pirates selected left-handed pitcher Magdiel Cotto from Kentucky, right-handed pitcher Khristian Curtis from Arizona State, first baseman/outfielder Charles McAdoo from San Jose State, right-handed pitcher Garrett McMillan from Alabama, and catcher John Lopez from Puerto Rico. In round 16, they also picked college catcher Justin Mikins from Kent State, who has experience in the Cape Cod League.
The Pittsburgh Pirates and General Manager Ben Cherington are excited to add powerful LSU pitcher Paul Skenes to their organization.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have the first overall pick in the MLB Draft and are considering multiple prospects, including LSU teammates Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes. The top five players in the draft are considered potential stars, and the Pirates have the opportunity to select the third, fourth, or fifth player on the board, potentially saving money on the bonus and allowing them to acquire more talent with subsequent picks. The Pirates have a bonus pool of $16,185,700, with $9,721,000 slotted for the first overall pick. Most mock drafts have the Pirates selecting Crews or Skenes, but there is also consideration for Florida's Wyatt Langford. The Pirates have a history of mixed success with their previous No. 1 overall picks.