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DUMPED: Non Tendering Jack Suwinski & Joey Bart is BOTH Cheap & Smart
Pittsburgh Pirates cut ties with Jack Suwinski and Joey Bart—will smart subtraction unlock a winning roster? Gary Morgan argues that non-tendering underperforming arbitration-eligible players like Bart, Ramirez, Holderman, and Sawinski isn’t just about saving $7.3 million; it’s a bold step toward shedding dead weight and upgrading the bench with real talent.Gary breaks down the Rule 5 draft conundrum, weighing the merits of protecting high-upside arms Brandon Bidois, Antoine Kelly, and Esmeralda Valdez for the 40-man roster. Can the Pirates leverage freed-up roster spots to sign impactful…
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