andrew mccutchen stay in pittsburgh, or is he trade bait?

The Buccos just exercised the team option for him, which was a no-brainer at $14.5m. It'll really depend on where they're at come mid-July. If they're floundering with several teams ahead of them in the WC standings, then it makes sense to get what you can for him before he signs elsewhere, which he undoubtedly will after this coming season. If they're within striking distance, however, they should keep him for the stretch run. All you need to do is get hot at the right time and you can make big things happen in October.