Ray Fittipaldo

I think he's going to end up as one of the best players in baseball once he's established.

But, Joe, you could fill us in a little bit more.

Keith Law said something that this could be an Otani on the Angels-like situation.

Well, the news here is that Keith Law has moved the Pirates farm system up to number four in all of baseball and says they're building the Sistine Chapel.

That's what he said.

And, of course, it begins with Connor Griffin.

So the question is, here's the other thing, though, that Keith Law said, is that he warns against bringing him north from Bradenton.

I want to see him come up right away, don't you guys?

I would like that move.

I think it would be pretty bold, and I also think it could absolutely pay off.

I think they...

They kind of, I don't know if I'd say wasted his time.

They should have had him actually getting some at-bats in AAA last year.

Late in the season, I get that.

But at least let him get a little bit of time there.

He was tearing the cover off the baseball every step of the way.

So I would applaud them for the boldness if they brought him up that early.

So would I. But I don't think it's going to happen.

What do you think, City Slicker?

Yeah, I don't think they will unless they sign him to a long-term extension.