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The hosts also examined two notable signings: Tommy Pham to the Pirates and Yan Moncada to the Angels. Olive called the Moncada signing an intriguing move that fits the Angels’ needs while lamenting the Pirates’ continued trend of unenthusiastic roster supplementation.
When it came to grade the offseason moves, Plouffe and Olive had differing views. The Angels received a letter grade of C for their efforts, given that they made several signings but lacked a coherent direction. Conversely, the Pirates received an F due to poor investment strategies, with Olive stating the franchise hasn’t made a significant offseason move in six years under General Manager Ben Cherington.