Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Thursday that Jose Tabata is in danger of being demoted. Tabata is batting just .226/.288/.339 in 68 games this season, and questions have arisen recently about his effort level. "He has had a very challenging season," Hurdle said. "He's been very inconsistent. We've seen good streaks, or, I should say, we've seen good things. ... It's an area of concern, and he knows it."