Perrotto: Oneil Cruz Has Every Right to Dream Big (+)

BRADENTON, Fla. — There is often a delicate balance between setting lofty goals and setting oneself up for failure.

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz may be about to find that out as embarks on what should be his first full major league season.

While speaking with reporters Wednesday during the Pirates’ spring training camp, Cruz mentioned a goal of being a 40/40 player in 2023. That would mean hitting at least 40 home runs and stealing at least 40 bases.