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Jason Mackey's Pirates chat: 02.23.24
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Jason Mackey
1:14
Henry has to be up there for me. Maybe Roansy, too.
Will
1:14
Pirates are going to run ASG !  I like your optimism!
Jason Mackey
1:15
Ha. They aren't getting five. I was just being funny. It's a good question, though.
John
1:15
Cruz is healthy, but he hasn't played regularly for almost a year. Who is the likely back-up SS while Cruz gets back into playing everyday?
Jason Mackey
1:15
Could be Peguero, if he earns it. I think Triolo can/will play over there. Hope it's not Alika. If Bae makes the team, he would not be out of place at SS.
Bucco71
1:15
Nick Gonzales closer to draft bust or solid MLB contributor?
Jason Mackey
1:16
Might be right in the middle. We just don't know at this point.
Bucco71
1:18
Should Clevinger be a consideration?
Jason Mackey
1:20
It depends on what they learn about his situation. Without any off-field issues, of course. But there was a hefty investigations and allegations of domestic violence and child abuse ... though he was not suspended. What was contained there? I don't know. It would require a thorough vetting process. And I don't have enough information at this point to say one way or another.
PhillyJake
1:20
Do you have any plans to start posting on threads? Some of us no longer on the Xwitter
Jason Mackey
1:20
Absolutely not. I'm trying to get further off X. I would rather do more of these or move traffic over to our site via chat rooms or some sort of fan forum.
Tim
1:20
Any on the bubble players who are out of options?
Jason Mackey
1:21
Roansy is one. Probably the biggest one.
Freak Show
1:21
Hi Jason …. The Keller signing is a tremendous step in the right direction but if the Pirates truly want to become competitive again do you think they need at least one and preferably 2 dynamite arms to add to the rotation to add to Keller.
Jason Mackey
1:21
They need more arms, sure. I don't care where they get them.
That being said, good orgs find and develop pitching. Pirates have a pretty good stable that should be ready midway through 2024. They need those guys to pan out and to keep the arms coming, too.
John
1:22
Lorenzen worries me due to the number of innings he threw last season. Thoughts?
Jason Mackey
1:22
Nah. I think it probably taught him some stuff. I would be perfectly fine if they signed Lorenzen.
Bucco71
1:22
Based on sheer MLB current talent on hand, would you rank the Bucs last in the division?
Jason Mackey
1:23
That's a weird one. Because sheer MLB talent on hand, yes, I would rank them last. But how do we account for Cruz, Roansy, Skenes, Henry and others? Like, those guys weren't worth much last year, but I think they're gonna help.
Will
1:23
Pirates have 8 SP arms on 40 man entering Spring if you exclude ILs Burrows, Brubaker and Oviedo. In addition to 5/6 man rotation concerns, do Pirates have SP depth concerns as well?
Jason Mackey
1:23
Will, where you been my man?
Freak Show
1:23
jason…I read your story on the next Pirate you feel could be in line for a contract and I agree with Bednar being the next one. What do you think would be a fair dollar and length of deal for him ?
Jason Mackey
1:29
Not sure. Josh Hader got 5 years, $95 million. The Pirates aren't doing that. Would they do five and $60 million? Would be a huge discount. Bednar has two more years of arb after this one and two FA years. Making $4.5 million. Might go to, what, $6.5 M, then $7.5 M? Man, I don't know. These things are hard to say for sure. I wanna say like $10 M or $12 M per, but then I look at Hader's number and it's not even close.
Will
1:29
How's Cutch's elbow? Even before achilles injury he seemed to level off in 23 when it became a nagging injury
Jason Mackey
1:29
Cutch has not thrown much and has been working on his elbow. Has honestly barely done any outfield. Might not be needed.
Soggy
1:30
Any Olivia Dunne sightings in Bradenton??
Jason Mackey
1:30
Have not seen Livvy, no.
Tony
1:30
Jason, congratulations on the new gig - I’m going to miss your coverage of the Bucs
Jason Mackey
1:30
Thanks so much, Tony. Don't worry. You're in great hands with Noah and Andrew.
Will
1:30
Let me rephrase - we know they need 2/3 slot in rotation.  Do they have enough ARMS of any caliber period?
Jason Mackey
1:30
Hate to pull a cop out, but I don't think you ever have enough pitching.
Tony
1:30
Cherington said that they were going to ‘attack’ the offseason.  Do you think he regrets not doing that?
Jason Mackey
1:31
I think they've attacked it to a degree. Doesn't mean they did enough. Doubt he would admit it, but I'm willing to bet Cherington is frustrated he hasn't been able to get something done to acquire another SP.
Bucco71
1:31
If Davis, Roansey, and Ortiz fail to deliver, the plane will have crashed into the mountain?
Jason Mackey
1:31
It won't be good.
Will
1:31
... or will they send 3 little leaguers stacked under a trench coat to the bump every 5th start? :-)
Jason Mackey
1:32
There's nothing stopping those guys from improving, but they do have to do it.
PhillyJake
1:32
Burrows ETA to play games? I imagine he'll start in Indy when ready?
Jason Mackey
1:32
Yeah, prob. Talked to Mike this morning. I would say late June in games. Not sure what that would mean for Pittsburgh. Maybe late July/early August?
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