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Washington Nationals: 3 potential landing spots for Michael A. Taylor

By James Simmons

Michael A. Taylor #3 of the Washington Nationals prepares to catch a fly ball during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on September 23, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Michael A. Taylor #3 of the Washington Nationals prepares to catch a fly ball during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on September 23, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /
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In a slow moving offseason Michael A. Taylor hopes to latch on with a new organization.
Michael A. Taylor #3 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with teammates after driving in the game winning run with a single in the 12th inning against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on September 11, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) /

Pittsburgh Pirates

Unlike the Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals, the Pittsburgh Pirates are not going to spend money. Even the small amount which Michael A. Taylor will command. The Pirates are looking for half-way decent players, making next to nothing, as they continue their rebuild.

Let’s be honest. There are several teams where Taylor is a possible fit. There are not a lot of teams with room on the 40-man roster to give a spot to a guy in Taylor’s position. The Pirates have just four outfielders on the 40-man roster and they have shown they will give an opportunity to a guy with a lot of upside.

Last year after the Toronto Blue Jays kicked Anthony Alford to the curb, the Pirates snatched him up. Alford was a player I thought would be an interesting fit in Washington at the time.

Depending on how the market plays out, Taylor is assuredly getting a major league deal. If the economics are in the Pirates favor or Taylor has to work his way onto the team via a minor league contract, this is a match.

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After seven years with the Washington Nationals, Taylor eventually wore out his welcome. He is a major league quality player both with his glove and his bat. Wherever he lands I wish nothing but success for the guy.

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