Optimism is in the air. Fans are starting to regain hope. Analysts and baseball minds alike are praising the Pittsburgh Pirates 2021 draft as one of, if not the top class in all of baseball.
Not every review has been positive or sunshine and rainbows, but the national viewpoint on how the Bucs exploited their $14,394,000 bonus pool has been a tribute to Ben Cherington’s philosophy of obtaining as many talented players as possible.
Cherington still has to sign a large number of players before the August 1 deadline, but indications are pointing towards Georgia high school RHP/SS Bubba Chandler and Pennsylvania prep outfielder Lonnie White Jr.