Pittsburgh Pirates GM Neal Huntington has all but hinted at the fact that his club might not be as aggressive during this hot stove as many would like. By now, the refrains of what this club actually needs has taken on a familiar sound as steady as that of a snare drum: Shortstop. Fourth outfielder. Left-handed relief help.
Yes, all of those are legitimate needs. We’ve even profiled a few of them here.
Asdrubal Cabrera is not a perfect fit for those needs. Far from it, actually. But he is a fit for any team that needs run production at a very reasonable rate.