tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post53072422877892609..comments2023-10-10T12:46:47.186-04:00Comments on The Green Weenie: The Hill To ClimbUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post-60729977403398921812010-07-26T23:45:36.680-04:002010-07-26T23:45:36.680-04:00Not a bad idea, Ryan. I know this much; they bett...Not a bad idea, Ryan. I know this much; they better upgrade the rotation if they want to reverse the culture of defeat that's almost inbred in the franchise now.Ron Ieracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08784507810080514099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post-34506738844337280412010-07-26T16:00:16.614-04:002010-07-26T16:00:16.614-04:00Well, I think it's really going to come down t...Well, I think it's really going to come down to whether or not the team thinks that its bats are ready to make a run in 2011. If so, I'm torn. While a Jon Garland-type would be a safe bet, I would love to see the Pirates take a big gamble and go after a couple of guys who can instantly change the complexion of the rotation. I'm talking about Brandon Webb and Brad Penny. Both will be coming off of major injuries. However, that might drive their prices down low enough that the Pirates can take a stab at them (perhaps $7 or $8 million a piece). If one or both regain their form, a mediocre rotation turns into a very strong one. However, if both flop, the Pirates will never it the end of it from their grumpiest fans and they'll be out quite a bit of cash.Ryannoreply@blogger.com