Pirates Extend Neal Huntington

Sorry about the late analysis of this huge news, but I've been extremely busy over the past day. Anyways, Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington had his contract extended for three years, through 2014, along with a club option that could keep him under contract through 2015. I, as many baseball people would agree, support this move made by Bob Nutting and Frank Coonely. Neal really did deserve the extension because although the Major Leafue team has had a terrible record during his time as GM, he should not be blamed because he took over a team that was washed up and playing poorly along with a minor league system that was in shambles. Through a plethora of moves, Neal has improved the Major Leafue team, although to this point, it's been just a marginal improvement. Most importantly, however, Neal has overhauled the minor league system through trades and drafting, which is the best way for small market teams like Pittaburgh to make a competitive team. During Neal's tenure, the Pirates have spent more Money on the draft than any other team in baseball. Through this, Neal has brought in players such as Pedro Alvarez, Chase D'Arnaud, Victor Black, Tony Sanchez, Zach Von Rosenburg, Nick Kingham, Colton Cain, Jameson Taillon, Stetson Allie, Mel Rojas, Gerrit Cole, Joah Bell and Alex Dickerson, among many others. The Pirates also have invested Heavily in Latin America, where so much baseball talent comes from, during Neal Hintington's tenure as GM, most Notably signing Luis Heredia out of Mexico. I will continue to evaluate Neal Hintington in future posts, but for now I got to run, Go Bucs! Great win tonight over the Cards to put the club at67-80 on the year!