One of the joys of being a baseball fan is watching the development of young players. From the draft, up through the minors and entering into the majors. Current Buccos that fit the bill include: Andrew McCutchen, Jose Tabata, Neil Walker, and Pedro Alvarez.
On the other hand, one if the worst parts of being a baseball fan is watching players who will have no impact on the future of your team. These players are known as “stop-gaps,” “fillers,” “veterans1,” “former 1st round picks,” “journey-men.” After two weeks into the season, you’ve seen enough of them.
Many times, I have bought into the familiar phrases that wash ashore with these castaways: “he just needs a change of scenery,” “he still has some left in the tank,” and my personal favorite “he will bring some veteran leadership to the locker room.” Because as we all know, Pittsburgh is where careers are rejuvenated…
Infamous names that still scathed me are: Jeremy Burnitz; Raul Mondesi; Joe Randa; Matt Morris; Jose Mesa; insert another washed-up slob.
The current Bucco that is absolutely painful to watch is Ronny Cedeno. We are the third MLB team to say, “Ronny is a really good AAA shortstop.” On a good night, Ronny will go 1-4, which includes two strikeouts, a groundout to the pitcher, and a bloop single to left field.
I have seen enough of him. I know exactly what Ronny is bringing to the table. It isn’t good and it will never be good. Unfortunately, we don’t have anyone to replace him. So, there is no resolution in site.
Crap.
1 - This guy from Major League 
