Multiple reports state the Pirates are heavily pursuing free-agent infielder Mark Loretta.
The 37-year-old played with Houston last season and batted .280 with four home runs and 38 RBI. If the Pirates sign him, it would take away someone who has hit the Pirates hard in the past. Loretta has a .328 career average against the Pirates.
I'm not sure what purpose this serves other than a veteran stop-gap. Any deal likely would only be for one year, one plus and option or two max, something I don't think would happen. Yes, the Pirates will likely deal shortstop Jack Wilson but does putting a 37-year-old there to fill the position help if the Pirates don't get a shortstop back in return?
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