The Pirates probably will not sign longtime Giants outfielder Angel Pagan, and there are no indications whatsoever that they will. It is, as you’ll see, even debatable whether they should. But Steve Adams of MLBTR mentioned to me a few weeks ago that the Pirates are at least sort of a fit. I didn’t agree with him at the time, and I’m still not sure I do, but the idea starts to look more palatable the further we drift into spring training.
Here’s the question upon which the Pirates’ potential interest in Pagan might hinge: What happens if Starling Marte gets hurt?