Future Of The Pirates OF

[astrosgm]

With the up and coming CF sensation Andrew McCutchen taking his last years worth of minor league ABs what will become of current CF-Nate McClouth?

He has only 3 years of MLB service and his contract doesnt run out until 2011 with a club option for 2012.

Do the pirates ship him to a competitor like they did with Bay? Or do they simply move him in the OF?

[Mariners GM (A)]

Last season was McLouth's first year over 330 AB's. At 27, he still has time to continue to mature. Still, he hit .276 last year, which was his highest average since breaking into the majors in 2005.

The Pirates and Nate McLouth have agreed to terms on a three-year, $15.75 million contract with a team option for 2012. Not that it would prevent them from dealing him but at $5.25 a year, it seems like the type of contract the Pirates would be very comfortable with.

McCutchen is most likely the future CF for the Pirates, but he still hasn't developed much power, and his base running leaves a lot to be desired. McLouth moves to LF next season.