The Pittsburgh Pirates reached an extension with Ke’Bryan Hayes this week, locking up the third baseman for the next eight seasons, with an option year for a ninth season.
That is the type of move the Pirates should be making right now. They’ve committed $70 million dollars during that stretch to Hayes, getting him under control through his age 32 season, or age 33 with the option. That locks up a guy who is likely to remain at third base during that entire stretch, providing Gold Glove-worthy defense, and possessing a bat that we haven’t seen the full potential of in the big leagues.