tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37446836.post4299749912618349423..comments2023-10-30T05:00:03.572-05:00Comments on Eli's MLB Rumors - Old: Pirates To Keep Izturis, Sign Wilson?Elihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04463365662085467794noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37446836.post-39473047174183970522007-11-12T00:39:00.000-06:002007-11-12T00:39:00.000-06:00Although Wilson is due for big money (in Pittsburg...Although Wilson is due for big money (in Pittsburgh terms) over the next two years, the Bucs can't afford anybody that would be an upgrade at that position and their SS prospect Bixler is probably still a season away from the pros. Resigning Izturis as a utility infielder off the bench would be an OK idea, but Jose Castillo can be brought back for less money to do the same job (and poubt about it all season). Depending on Bixler's progress, I think the Bucs would be wise to hold onto Wilson at least until the All-Star Break to make any deals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com