Why Gary Sánchez Makes Sense as Option for Pirates (+)

Entering the offseason, catcher didn’t seem like it was going to be an area of need for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Yet the Pirates have at least considered bringing in outside catching help in wake of Endy Rodríguez’s season-ending elbow surgery and carried-over questions surrounding Henry Davis’ defensive abilities.

One backstop the Pirates reportedly have interest in is veteran Gary Sánchez, who got his career back on track last year with the San Diego Padres.