Pirates sign Ryan Church

http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100111&content_id=7898104&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit

This honestly isn't a bad move by any means. It's a pretty quality major league signing. He's a better option than Rick Ankiel because he's willing to accept a role as a bench player if/when Jose Tabata gets the call up to the big leagues. I think this might mean Brandon Moss will be gone soon, as Ryan Church may see more time in right field than him. Honestly, Moss had plenty of opportunities to prove he deserves to be an everyday Right Fielder, and each time he failed. Though we'll see what happens with Moss come spring training.

Overall I like the shape of the 2010 team seems to be taking, I'd like to see some more bullpen help signed before spring training, but I feel like our offense will be at least better than it was towards the end of last season. I don't think we're seeing a winning season in 2010, but we should improve. I don't see this team losing 100 games. I think if they can get to 75+ wins then that would be a good indication that the Pirates are finally heading in the right direction.