I'm seeing positive comments about the Pirates' signing of Edinson Volquez to a $5 million contract. Generally, it's a no-lose deal with plenty of upside? Is it? I don't think so. For the Pirates, $5 million is a big deal. Yes, the Pirates had success with A.J. Burnett and Francisco Liriano. Will it happen a third time? Did it work with Erik Bedard? Did it work with Jose Contreras? Did it work for Jonathan Sanchez? There's no guarantee. And now, $5 million from the Pirates' limited budget is tied up for us to find out. Their money could have been better spent.
My take on what's happening on the Pittsburgh sports scene and beyond.