The Pirates have come to terms, with the former Brave Matt Diaz, for 2yr/4.25M. Arguably, 2009 was his best season, having career highs; 13 HR, .313 BA, and .878 OPS. In the 2010 season, Diaz was plagued with a right thumb injury, starting the year out hitting .178, was placed on the DL and had surgery to repair his right thumb Diaz, by trade, is a left fielder, but has been thrown around to center and right field over his 8 year career.
Matt Diaz: Career Stats .301 BA/.350 OBP/.456 SLG/.806 OPS; 2010 .250 BA/.302 OBP/.438 SLG/.878 OPS in 84 Games,
- With the addition of Diaz, the Pirates have basically cemented themselves with the idea of platooning. Diaz, much like Milledge, was able to hit left-handers very well. There seems to be a slight risk, in my opinion, with the surgically repaired right thumb. Though a possible upside is the fact that PNC Park is a ,right hand hitters, friendly ball park.
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