There is no doubt that Andrew McCutchen is an all-time great Pirate and fan favorite. The former NL MVP led a short period of resurgence of Pittsburgh Pirates baseball that cemented his legacy in Pittsburgh, and he has had some great moments in his return the last two seasons. It seems like a sure thing that McCutchen will play for at least one more season and finish his career in a Pittsburgh uniform; he’s earned it.
McCutchen has proven that he can still be a valuable contributor to a team with playoff aspirations. However, he isn’t getting any younger, and one has to wonder if a sharp decline may be on the horizon for an injury-riddled 38-year-old who no longer plays the field.