It is time for a little Devil’s Advocacy. I have been an unapologetic fan of Andrew Friedman and what he has accomplished, and just as critical as to what he has NOT accomplished. I was critical when AF did not beat out the Astros offer for Gerrit Cole before the 2018 season. The Astros traded a #5 SP in Joe Musgrove, a decent but unceremonious 3B, Colin Moran, a RHRP even the Dodgers would not sign, Michael Feliz, and a throw away lottery ticket, Jason Martin. How much better could the Pirates be if AF traded Ross Stripling, CT3, Josh Fields/Brock Stewart, and another unnamed throw away lottery ticket.
Stealing From Theo…If Not Now, When?
