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MLB Free Agency: Best Options for Mark Trumbo

By Matt Meffe

Sep 22, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (45) reacts after striking out in the game against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (45) reacts after striking out in the game against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /
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Pittsburgh Pirates

Last year, the Pirates hit a major bump and struggled throughout the year. The Pirates got off to a hot start in April and May, but as the summer months went on, the Pirates clearly could not contend with the Cubs in the NL Central. Despite the struggles, the Pirates were still contenders for the NL Wild Card up until the final few weeks of the season. However, the Pirates were eliminated from postseason contention, and they finished with a losing record for the first time since 2012.

The Pirates still have some of the players from their successful run from 2013-2015, but they need to build off of them. With that said, Mark Trumbo could fit the Pirates lineup really well, and he could also provide Pittsburgh with something they have been lacking for years: a first baseman.

If the Pirates aim to contend in 2017, Mark Trumbo would definitely be beneficial. Trumbo would be entering a lineup which includes former MVP Andrew McCutchen, and former All-Stars Josh Harrison, Starling Marte and David Freese. Adding Trumbo would provide the Pirates with an experienced first baseman, which would move David Freese back to third base full-time. The Pirates were one of the bottom teams when it came to home runs in 2016. Trumbo’s power could tremendously help Pittsburgh improve in that department.

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