Florimon's game-winning triple put to rest a contest lasting more than five hours.
Of course, it was the game's length that played a hefty role in his demotion. The Pirates' bullpen -- already taxed heavily entering the Arizona series -- shouldered the load, with Joe Blanton and Arquimedes Caminero tossing three innings each.
Plus, the walk-off was Florimon's second hit in 19 at-bats this year (a .105 batting average).
On paper, the move makes sense. Emotionally, though, Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said that conversation is a challenging one to have.
"I told him, the benefit for me, is I'm glad we're having a hard conversation," Hurdle said.