Pirates add another

Pittsburgh just signed Brenden Donnelly to the roster as another bullpen arm. The Pirates have had a busy off season, and they appear likely to add Octavio Dotel as their closer. This would make the bullpen jam packed with people. This is good because the Pirates had a really bad bullpen. Now signing a lot of arms gives them depth in case of injuries, experience, and options. This is the first year in a while they are not trying to hide a Rule 5 pick in the pen, so anyone could get the call no matter the situation.

Another upside is trading. Now the Pirates may make a run, but they may not. And it had been said that all of their big trading pieces were gone. No more Jack Wilson or Freddy Sanchez. Now, however, they have loaded up on trading options. Come Trading Deadline and the Yankees or Braves or someone is looking for experienced arms for the bullpen, they will be able to look to the Pirates. And the Pirates will be able to fill the spots with other guys because of the large number relievers signed in the off season.

Donnelly is someone who improves the pen. But I bet he does not end the season with the Pirates and that will improve the organization.