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Jason Mackey's Pirates chat: 02.20.26
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DaquidoBazzini
12:42
I'm aware of the turmoil between the Pirates and Andrew McCutchen, but I'm still not clear on what it is based on. I'm guessing money?
Jason Mackey
12:43
No. Actually has nothing to do with money. McCutchen think he should retire a Pirate. And they want more production from that spot. McCutchen also hasn't been willing to say this is it.
Guest
12:43
why not Triolo at short and Nicky G at third
Jason Mackey
12:43
Because you're playing two people out of position.
Wayward
12:43
What is your take on Cook and/or Yorke?  Can either contribute to the Bucs or are they purely AAAA type of guys who are blocked but other players.
Jason Mackey
12:44
I would keep Yorke. I think there's enough versatility there. I just don't see where Cook would play. Not sure they can get enough ABs for Password. Maybe they Cook as depth and not care that he's gonna sit a bunch? I'd rather him play in Triple-A.
Cody
12:44
Could they go with barco or Harrington instead?
Jason Mackey
12:45
They could, yes. Right now it's probably Urquidy/Barco/Mlodzinski/Harrington in some order. I'd have Urquidy first based on resume and how he's looked.
Smitty
12:45
Without an injury, how likely are we to see Password and Mangum on the 26-man roster at the same time?
Jason Mackey
12:45
Without an injury, it'll be tough. Not enough OF plate appearances to go around.
Eustace
12:45
I disagree with all the Cutch sympathizers. It's time to win now and he's done. Also, everyone seems to forget at the end of last season he didn't sound like he wanted to come back. Now that we signed a few new guys and he suddenly wants to come back? No Cutch. Plus his petty social media whining isn't doing him any favors. I think the Pirates FINALLY got it right with what they did.
Jason Mackey
12:45
Like I've said, I understand both sides to this.
Paul
12:45
Love your work, Jason. Thanks. Any thoughts on innings limits with so many SP this year? Jones, Hunter Barco, Chandler, Ashcraft, Urquidy, etc. Seems like all could be limited in Sept/Oct unless managed all year?
Jason Mackey
12:46
Yeah, it's gonna be a thing. And thank you, Paul. Urquidy might just be his own health, but they're gonna have to be conservative in some stretches, hence why it might make sense to deploy Carmen as a secondary starter or to add LH starting depth.
GPT
12:46
If Bubba Chandler ends up a solid #2 starter (or better), then the whole 'spread the money around' strategy from Davis' draft year is a success, right? Even more so if Henry can provide a league average bat to go with his improved defense.
Jason Mackey
12:47
I would agree with that. If Henry Davis develops offensively to match what he's done behind the plate, he's gonna hold a lot of value.
Drunk uncle
12:47
Hey jack how’s the family.bring any bourbon down south in Bradenton. Or you buy in Florida which I would think is real expensive
Jason Mackey
12:47
Didn't bring any down. These days are too long.
Snowbird
12:47
Do we get over the 82 game wins hump this season?
Jason Mackey
12:47
I think they will. I'll go 84.
Gary
12:47
Hey Jason I saw bar restaurant in Bradenton made USA today one of top restaurants is in yesterday’s edition, I forgot the name
Jason Mackey
12:47
Come on, Gary. Now you're gonna make me Google it.
2013
12:48
The buzz around this team feels a lot like it did in 2013.  I caught the comment Skenes made about projecting how many innings he needed to get through the post season.  I hope they can live up to their expectations.  That said, the division also got better.  How many wins does it take?
Jason Mackey
12:49
It's not totally like 2013 because of the expanded wild card situation, but I think they'd need at least 87-88 for the division and almost assuredly more. That would be if the division kind of beats up on one another. But they could challenge for a WC with 84ish, in my opinion.
12:50
OK, folks. That does it for today. Thanks so much for adjusting to the day. Can't wait for games to start tomorrow, and I would imagine yinz are in the same boat!
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