Out of all the random decisions this Pirates front office made at the MLB trade Deadline, keeping Dennis Santana was bold, yet likely their smartest choice of them all. Not only has he been better than David Bednar this season, but Santana is actually cheaper than Bednar. This team does not spend money very well, so going with the cheaper option could help them this offseason.
That is, if the Pirates have a competent offseason like most teams and opt to spend that money on players who aren't all on one-year contracts.