Lyle Overbay signed

The Pirates plugged a hole with a questionable signing at first. Lyle Overbay who can put up 20 HRs, but hits about .244. Although there is some hope that this will increase. He did play for the Blue Jays so he faced the pitching of the Yankees, Red Sox, and Rays regularly. Maybe his average will go up as he sees the Astros and Cubs more regularly.

Still, you have to wonder what this means. Jones is now said to be in a platoon in Right with Matt Diaz. I like that, but Bowker and Pierce were probably as good as Overbay. One of those guys is in big trouble now. With Pearce recently given another option year, I think it means the Pirates will start Pearce in AAA because Bowker is out of options. Bowker will also give them a lefty off of the bench, and Diaz on the bench when lefties are starting.

I would have preferred something else, but in the end Overbay might could be traded mid-season. It is a one year deal, so if he brings something in return, then the deal has to be evaluated in light of that final news. I will hold off criticism and just trust right now.