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Brandon Lowe to Pirates...is Donovan next?
Posted: 19 Dec 2025 16:49 pm
by 67 Husky
Three team trade Pirates, Rays, Astros. Should open up opportunities for a Donovan move.
Re: Brandon Lowe to Pirates...is Donovan next?
Posted: 19 Dec 2025 19:46 pm
by Melville
67 Husky wrote: ↑19 Dec 2025 16:49 pm
Three team trade Pirates, Rays, Astros. Should open up opportunities for a Donovan move.
"Is Donovan next?"
Two possible answers.
Maybe.
Maybe not.
Re: Brandon Lowe to Pirates...is Donovan next?
Posted: 19 Dec 2025 20:33 pm
by WeeVikes
Melville wrote: ↑19 Dec 2025 19:46 pm
67 Husky wrote: ↑19 Dec 2025 16:49 pm
Three team trade Pirates, Rays, Astros. Should open up opportunities for a Donovan move.
"Is Donovan next?"
Two possible answers.
Maybe.
Maybe not.
As usual, my friend, your analysis is succinct, complete, and on target, as I’ve come to expect!

Re: Brandon Lowe to Pirates...is Donovan next?
Posted: 19 Dec 2025 20:37 pm
by scoutyjones2
67 Husky wrote: ↑19 Dec 2025 16:49 pm
Three team trade Pirates, Rays, Astros. Should open up opportunities for a Donovan move.
No
Re: Brandon Lowe to Pirates...is Donovan next?
Posted: 19 Dec 2025 20:42 pm
by ScotchMIrish
Pirates just got a lot better. Mangum will bat in the top of their lineup. Lowe 3rd or 4th.
Pirates probably wanted more than just Donovan for Burrows but that's a young pitcher with high potential to become a fixture in the rotation.
Re: Brandon Lowe to Pirates...is Donovan next?
Posted: 19 Dec 2025 22:41 pm
by Melville
ScotchMIrish wrote: ↑19 Dec 2025 20:42 pm
Pirates just got a lot better. Mangum will bat in the top of their lineup. Lowe 3rd or 4th.
Pirates probably wanted more than just Donovan for Burrows but that's a young pitcher with high potential to become a fixture in the rotation.
They are having a busy and productive off-season, without doubt.
Re: Brandon Lowe to Pirates...is Donovan next?
Posted: 20 Dec 2025 06:47 am
by ScotchMIrish
Melville wrote: ↑19 Dec 2025 19:46 pm
67 Husky wrote: ↑19 Dec 2025 16:49 pm
Three team trade Pirates, Rays, Astros. Should open up opportunities for a Donovan move.
"Is Donovan next?"
Two possible answers.
Maybe.
Maybe not.
Depends what Bloom is doing. Did he try to pull off a 3 team deal involving Donovan for Burrows?
Re: Brandon Lowe to Pirates...is Donovan next?
Posted: 20 Dec 2025 07:21 am
by Alex Reyes Cy Young
Kind of weird they are struggling to move Donovan. Other teams seems to be having success.
I really expected him to be the easiest to be moved.
Re: Brandon Lowe to Pirates...is Donovan next?
Posted: 20 Dec 2025 08:01 am
by Melville
WeeVikes wrote: ↑19 Dec 2025 20:33 pm
Melville wrote: ↑19 Dec 2025 19:46 pm
67 Husky wrote: ↑19 Dec 2025 16:49 pm
Three team trade Pirates, Rays, Astros. Should open up opportunities for a Donovan move.
"Is Donovan next?"
Two possible answers.
Maybe.
Maybe not.
As usual, my friend, your analysis is succinct, complete, and on target, as I’ve come to expect!
Added benefit.
My 95%+ accuracy rate is maintained.
Re: Brandon Lowe to Pirates...is Donovan next?
Posted: 20 Dec 2025 08:06 am
by sikeston bulldog2
Melville wrote: ↑20 Dec 2025 08:01 am
WeeVikes wrote: ↑19 Dec 2025 20:33 pm
Melville wrote: ↑19 Dec 2025 19:46 pm
67 Husky wrote: ↑19 Dec 2025 16:49 pm
Three team trade Pirates, Rays, Astros. Should open up opportunities for a Donovan move.
"Is Donovan next?"
Two possible answers.
Maybe.
Maybe not.
As usual, my friend, your analysis is succinct, complete, and on target, as I’ve come to expect!
Added benefit.
My 95%+ accuracy rate is maintained.
Keeping stats, are ya?
Re: Brandon Lowe to Pirates...is Donovan next?
Posted: 20 Dec 2025 08:29 am
by Melville
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑20 Dec 2025 08:06 am
Melville wrote: ↑20 Dec 2025 08:01 am
WeeVikes wrote: ↑19 Dec 2025 20:33 pm
Melville wrote: ↑19 Dec 2025 19:46 pm
67 Husky wrote: ↑19 Dec 2025 16:49 pm
Three team trade Pirates, Rays, Astros. Should open up opportunities for a Donovan move.
"Is Donovan next?"
Two possible answers.
Maybe.
Maybe not.
As usual, my friend, your analysis is succinct, complete, and on target, as I’ve come to expect!
Added benefit.
My 95%+ accuracy rate is maintained.
Keeping stats, are ya?
In this instance, padding them.
Re: Brandon Lowe to Pirates...is Donovan next?
Posted: 20 Dec 2025 08:31 am
by sikeston bulldog2
Melville wrote: ↑20 Dec 2025 08:29 am
sikeston bulldog2 wrote: ↑20 Dec 2025 08:06 am
Melville wrote: ↑20 Dec 2025 08:01 am
WeeVikes wrote: ↑19 Dec 2025 20:33 pm
Melville wrote: ↑19 Dec 2025 19:46 pm
67 Husky wrote: ↑19 Dec 2025 16:49 pm
Three team trade Pirates, Rays, Astros. Should open up opportunities for a Donovan move.
"Is Donovan next?"
Two possible answers.
Maybe.
Maybe not.
As usual, my friend, your analysis is succinct, complete, and on target, as I’ve come to expect!
Added benefit.
My 95%+ accuracy rate is maintained.
Keeping stats, are ya?
In this instance, padding them.
Ha! Nice come back.
Re: Brandon Lowe to Pirates...is Donovan next?
Posted: 20 Dec 2025 08:52 am
by AZ_Cardsfan
Melville wrote: ↑19 Dec 2025 19:46 pm
67 Husky wrote: ↑19 Dec 2025 16:49 pm
Three team trade Pirates, Rays, Astros. Should open up opportunities for a Donovan move.
"Is Donovan next?"
Two possible answers.
Maybe.
Maybe not.
Or could be.
Re: Brandon Lowe to Pirates...is Donovan next?
Posted: 20 Dec 2025 08:55 am
by 12xu
Alex Reyes Cy Young wrote: ↑20 Dec 2025 07:21 am
Kind of weird they are struggling to move Donovan. Other teams seems to be having success.
I really expected him to be the easiest to be moved.
Bloom is waiting for the best possible return, which is the correct approach. There are still several IF alternatives out there now, such as Marte, and once one or more are signed, the remaining teams in play will be more likely to part with better players.
Re: Brandon Lowe to Pirates...is Donovan next?
Posted: 20 Dec 2025 10:00 am
by Alex Reyes Cy Young
12xu wrote: ↑20 Dec 2025 08:55 am
Alex Reyes Cy Young wrote: ↑20 Dec 2025 07:21 am
Kind of weird they are struggling to move Donovan. Other teams seems to be having success.
I really expected him to be the easiest to be moved.
Bloom is waiting for the best possible return, which is the correct approach. There are still several IF alternatives out there now, such as Marte, and once one or more are signed, the remaining teams in play will be more likely to part with better players.
I hope they aren't over valuing him.
Re: Brandon Lowe to Pirates...is Donovan next?
Posted: 20 Dec 2025 10:02 am
by Clubmaker2
Should teams overpay to get their lesser choice.. is BD really a player you are desperate for .