MLB Mailbag: Konnor Griffin, Expansion Candidate, Reorganization, Ketel Marte, Detmers

This week’s mail bag will involve expansion possibilities, restructuring issues, whether it is Ketel Marte The transaction makes sense. Reid Detmers‘The future and so on.

Greg asked:

There is a good spring that may sign pirates Konnor Griffin Long and starting from day one?

In the U.S. August update, shortstop Konnor Griffin was named the highest prospect for all baseballs. “Griffin took off like a meteor this season, and his preference for influence has not slowed down even when promoting high positions. The 19-year-old has gained a lot of attention on his popular tools and methods, and the rest of his overall game is inspiring as they envision his ability to accelerate, which can be seen in both at least in two different positions.

Griffin mainly played shortstop this year, starting occasionally in midfield. He posted 156 WRC+ on the ball, better with 169 points in High-A. Although he was only 20 until April next year, Griffin was promoted to Double-A again last weekend.

Given that Griffin played a game in Double-A and Altoona Curve had only 23 schedules, it would be aggressive and perhaps harmful to play in the opening day squad for the Pirates next year’s 19 year. even Jackson Chourio Played 122 games in Double-A and briefly tasted Triple-A. But let’s explore the possibilities of expansion.