04-21-2022, 04:39 AM
Pirates are typically significantly a tougher team at start of season (April) then later in year. Yeah, the trading deadline typically takes a talented player or two off the roster and injuries can hit roster removing another player or two. Teams with rosters that are built to be 500 at best turn really bad when removing 1-3 of their expected starters - specially if it includes there more talented players.