Pittsburgh Pirates Wake Up Call: Hello…Kramer?

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In our daily Wake-Up Call, we get you ready for the day with a complete look at all things Pittsburgh Pirates.

Yesterday, Pittsburgh Pirates fans saw the consummation of something they have wanted to see for a long time.

Kevin Kramer is no top-flight can’t miss prospect. He’s not even a Top 100-level prospect. But to many, he represents an inflection point — along with Seinfeld keystone running mate Kevin Newman — for how many think about the Pirates’ ability to draft and develop players.

Kramer isn’t “toolsy.” His 40-grade power has translated into a higher than thought game power. His 50 grade hit tool from the left handed side of the plate might scream “utility-man” to most.

Yet there are many that clamored for his promotion as if it were the solution to all of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ problems. Kramer would certainly be a better option than Josh Harrison they said. They salivate at his increase in power, picturing what it would look like to a team desperate for offense over the past month.

The question remains: what type of player will the Pittsburgh Pirates’ number six prospect turn out to be?

It may be awhile before we have a definitive answer on that.

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