Bob Pompeani

At times, his approach at the plate looked like he wasn't ready for the majors in spring training.

And he compared that to the Tigers' number two prospect overall, who's far ahead, or at least looks far ahead.

And he's two years older, that kid.

So those two factors are there.

Okay?

Rosenthal saying, while few would be surprised if the Pirates dangled a spot on their opening day roster as a carrot for Griffin to sign an extension, the question is more nuanced.

Okay, so everybody pay attention.

Are you ready, Limits?

And this is like I'm in front of the class at Waynesburg teaching.

And half my class was at Donnie's wedding.

Ed DiIorio, Dylan Cleland.

Adam Morganti.

Adam Morganti.

Incredible.

Okay.

First of all, if you sign the guy...

You don't announce that till after the season starts because there's a rule where you can get a draft pick if he wins rookie of the year.

And if you sign him before the season, you don't get that pick.

Everybody got that?

Talks have not reached an advanced stage, according to Rosenthal.