Why the Pirates’ case for Eugenio Suárez is stronger than it seems

Championship Series - Toronto Blue Jays v Seattle Mariners - Game 5 | Daniel Shirey/GettyImagesKen Rosenthal reported this week that the Pittsburgh Pirates still have confirmed interest in Eugenio Suárez as the third-base market continues to thin out across baseball.

That alone is notable. It signals that Pittsburgh is still actively hunting for an impact bat, even as options dwindle and prices harden.

But in the same breath, Rosenthal poured a little cold water on the idea, noting that Suárez would likely prefer a “better” or “more competitive” team if given the choice. It’s a familiar refrain for Pirates fans — one that assumes Pittsburgh is forever stuck on the outside of the contender…