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.
#Pirates fans get their wish, and Kevin Kramer is now with the big league club
As is:
Tanner Anderson
Michael Feliz
Clay Holmes
Jordan Luplow
Ryan LavarnwayBuddy Boshers DFA'ed
— Jason Rollison (@jrollisonpgh) September 4, 2018
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.
#Bucsin280
#RAISEIT #Pirates defeat the the #Reds 7-3. Musgrove went 6.1 innings, giving up 2 earned. 8 strikeouts. Nice dub for him. Pablo Reyes had a fun debut. He had 2 hits, including a double. Marte hit a home run. Polanco had 3 hits. He’s slugging an even .500 on the year. #BUCSin280
— Pirates Breakdown (@piratebreakdown) September 5, 2018
Baseball Talk on the Web
- Here’s more on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ call ups from yesterday.
- This is a very bad look for the Houston Astros…much akin to signing Roberto Osuna in the first place.
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