Veteran Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham was named a Gold Glove award finalist for his defensive efforts in left field this season. That's good for him – but it shouldn't earn him a qualifying offer from the team.
Pham’s 2025 Gold Glove nomination says he can still play, but it doesn’t say he still fits in Pittsburgh. For a Pirates team that needs to grow, not tread water, bringing him back would be a short-term comfort at the cost of long-term progress. It’s time to let the award be a parting honor, not a contract justification.