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Not me. Just read the reports out of Pittsburgh. Did you see the press conference with Tomlin?

Someone earlier said they lost most of the Charlotte pitching staff to minor league free agency so they really needed to fill the roster.

Don't be surprised if Pittsburgh is looking for one as well.

As I said this is the view of many fans out of Pittsburgh. I never said that was my view. Although I get their frustration. Losing to 2 win teams consecutively causes them to freak.

He also can never win the big games in the regular season. He coaches to mediocrity. Never awful never good.

What the heck does that gave to do with a coach who has never had a losing season but can't win when it matters? Except when he inherited someone else's team of course.

He's the ultimate in coaching to the mediocre record. The Marty schottenhiemer of today.

Most Steeler fans would be more than happy to let Tomlin go.

Dang beat me to it.

You know the old saying if you think the problem is with everyone else, it's probably with you.

But we will miss the entertainment. Or will we? ?

That is a very outdated definition of closer. In the modern MLB, the closer is the pitcher who comes in when the most important outs are needed.

It is exactly that.

Sorry, misread it. Ignore comment.

Semantics.

You would have your closer then.

I wouldn't go that far down either.

I'm on board, doesn't hurt to see what the offers are though. You never know.

Let the bidding begin.

I know the deadline to declare for the draft is today but is there a specific time today?

There was also a report that he wants part of ownership of the team that drafts him. So who knows what to believe.

Led by Abreu.

What everyone from your group doesn’t seem to grasp is that it may be be right now but that doesn't matter. There is no rush for a deal to be made right now so it doesn't hurt to try to push it. He can always give in when he feels the time is right.

I would add catcher.

If you truly believe this and not just trolling, then you don't understand the dynamics of a trade between 2 teams. Needs and demands of individual teams ay into the dynamic of negotiations. This does explain your stance on negotiations so at least you are consistent.