A few days ago, the boards saw a rumored "rumor" about the Pirates having signed Lyle Overbay.  Well, today MLBTraderumors has a post up that the Pirates are talking with Overbay.

I like the signing, if it takes place.  While it does not add the RH bat we need in the order, it does provide an improvement on defense at 1B and will bring some doubles and walks to the lineup.  While his .243/.329/.433 line is not incredible for 2010, his March/April of .171/.281/.611 didn't help at all.

I'd like to see a contract that covers us just long enough to get Alvarez over there and Rendon (if he is the one drafted) in at 3B.

Any opinions? (Stupid question, I know)

There have been multiple opinions put forth, by multiple sources and posters, as to what the Pirates can do with the roster.

If the Pirates have an additional $15 million to spend on the roster, how would *YOU* do it?

This will be inexact, as we can only ballpark what certain players will cost.  Also, if a trade is required (Hardy/Bartlett/Ryan), you don't really have to include minor league players you would include in the trade (you can if you'd like, for discussion sake)...unless it would be a ML player and could free up additional money (Doumit, as an example).  Also, if someone, such as Hardy or Webb, were your acquisitions, please include your ballpark contract figures.

I feel it would be interesting to bring the many ideas, from the MANY posts on this blog, to one post.  Some players are already off the market (Berkman, Harang), so what can the Pirates do with the remaining FAs and players available for trade with a $15m cap?  What will the new 25-man look like?

Look forward to hearing the many options.