[Caporegime]

Originally Posted by Skipaway

But that doesn't even make a valid argument. What's so special about Pirates that Bradley can be a positive contributor but not not elsewhere? What's so special about his baggage that makes the Pirates, as a sucky club, would be more willing to take?

There are players with the baggage of not being able to field well, not being able to take a walk, not being able to hit for power, or being not able to run well. You don't see better clubs actively avoiding them. What's so special about this club cancer baggage that it makes more sense for sucky clubs?

Yes, I think it is a valid argument. The Pirates, again, are not really in a position where they pick & choose between having the "best" player, and having the "Best, perfect fit" player, like the Yankees.

Ergo, if Bradley could help the Pirates, they're more apt to overlook his history and hope that he'd fit in and not cause problems than a club with limitless resources that can merely purchase/trade for a player that they know won't rock the proverbial boat.

Is that a little clearer?