Here We Go Again

Another year, another Pirates' starter traded for mid-range prospects. I really want to believe that this management group is different and knows what they're doing, but it's really hard to.

Gone now is Nate McLouth, a fan favorite and quality baseball player. On a team already desperate for run production, this makes little to no sense. Then again, where is this team headed this year, really? While they are playing respectable baseball (24-28), the lowly Pirates will most likely finish well below .500 yet again. This trade clinches that for sure.

If they are blowing it up, then blow it the whole way up. Trade Adam LaRoche, Freddy Sanchez, Ryan Doumit, Paul Maholm, John Grabow and Matt Capps. Hell, trade Eric Hinske and Craig Monroe if you find a taker.

Anything less than a complete rollover of this club will not be acceptable. That said, it's exactly what will happen. After all, this is the Pirates we're talking about.

Best of luck, Nate. You will be missed.

On a more positive note, Let's Go Pens! Let's Go Pens! Let's Go Pens! And oh yeah, 57 days til the Steelers report to camp.