It's no secret that the Pittsburgh Pirates' offense has been a problem all season (well, longer than that, but we'll focus on this season for now).
The Pirates' lack of offensive production is not all that surprising; after all, Ben Cherington hasn't exactly assembled a juggernaut of a lineup. But when the player with the highest offensive ceiling on the team – and arguably, one of the highest offensive ceilings in all of baseball – is barely hitting .200, it needs to be called out.
Buckle up, Pirates fans. It's time to have an honest conversation about Oneil Cruz.