I'm going to side with PJP here, and not just because Paul is a whiny bitch. While the Marlins seem to have solid scouting to allow their cheapskate owners the ability to skimp on payroll and still field a competitive team, the Pirates have been a fucking disgrace for over a decade. They draft poorly, they sign horrible free agents and overpay for the privilege. From what I've read, they have a great stadium and a good fan base, so they have the money to spend. They just don't. So good job to the Yankees for making the deal and fuck Pittsburgh ownership until they decide that they want to field a competitive team and stop being the laughingstock of baseball.

Also, keep in mind that the Rays have a ridiculously low payroll, and look at what good scouting and smart trades have finally gotten them.

Uschi said:
I won't rape you, I'll just fuck you 'till it hurts and then not stop and you'll cry.

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