Cutch signs with Texas

Well, the 2nd Cutch era in Pittsburgh comes to an inglorious end. The Pirates icon signs with Texas on a minor league deal.

I, like many others, felt that Andrew had reached the end, and really had no place on the Pirates moving forward. However, for it to end like this just doesn't feel right.

I don't pretend to understand the workings of a major league team, but it sure would have been more appropriate if they would have told Cutch last year that they would be moving on from him at seasons end, regardless of how the year worked out for him personally. He could have had a farewell game at PNC, and possibly even an appearance at Piratefest or whatever they call it. Then, if he wanted to continue his career elsewhere, at least he could have had a respectable farewell to the many fans he has.

As it stands, it appears the calamity of public relations failures continues, along with the Clemente foul pole and the Bucco bricks fiasco. Such a shame, considering all the good will they built up with the roster overhaul.