[wvuauthor]

What does everyone think about the situation with Craig Wilson? He had a big season two years ago, but was injury plagued last year. Does he have any chance to ever crack the Pirates lineup with the additions of Casey and Burnitz?

[Lefty Noob]

The Pirates just signed him to a $3 million deal. Pittsburgh doesn't pay that kind of money for pinch-hitters, and they've pretty much told him he's not going to start. So, naturally, the word is that he's on the block. To who? I dunno. Whoever will offer the best prospects, I suppose.

[BigBadBuc]

Craig has to prove to the baseball world that he is healthy and can swing a bat. Littlefield was handcuffed with Wilson in the off season because of his hand injury. I would imagine that he might be a mid-season trade. He is better suited for the American league as DH. He's not a complete player. If he would have developed his catching skills then he would have been set but he just doesn't seem to have a position that he can call his own.

BBB

[wvuauthor]

I agree with what you guys are saying. I saw that they signed him a couple of day ago for some decent cash so I guess it is obvious he is going to get traded. A article in the PGH Post-Gazette quoted him as saying he is going to try and make it hard for the coaches to sit him. And I think that can hold true. I know he is not the best fielder in the league, but I hope he gets the chance to provide some pop at the plate.

[Joshua Kaufman]

I'm a big fan of CW. He's a quality player with a decent upside but he's got to stay healthy. That's easy to stay cause it looks like he's turning brittle. Yes, the Bucs paying $3 million is like the Yanks paying $15...

[wvuauthor]

I guess only time will tell; it is just a shame that he may never get the chance to show that he is healthy this year. Hopefully it will work out in the long run. I would love to see the Pirates keep him around, but for that price tag with no room available, I cannot see it happening.