Cruz’s Contract Could Change Pirates’ Future | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Oneil Cruz is a dynamic, power-hitting force with elite speed and arm strength—despite a mixed six-year stint in Pittsburgh, he’s on pace for his third straight 20-home run season. The Pirates face a pivotal decision: lock him down with a historic, long-term deal around $30M/year, making him the first Pirate to earn that much annually—and potentially unlocking his full potential. At age 32 when the contract ends, he’d still be prime. With MLB comps supporting a ~$90M, 3-year pact, it’s a bold but smart gamble to secure a franchise cornerstone for the future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pirates-oneil-cruz-could-first-120034041.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/50b96b91f0e0c031 Report issues to [email protected].