You are viewing the chat in desktop mode. Click here to switch to mobile view.
X
Jason Mackey's Pirates chat: 04.08.22
powered byJotCast
Prev Page View Full Chat
Jason Mackey
1:54
I think you will start to see them turn a corner in 2023. Seriously. You'll have a greater influx of prospects with the major league club, plus the maturity of those you could see this year.
Befuddled
1:54
What did commenter Ryan say that you agreed with?
Jason Mackey
1:54
That Reynolds will lead in home runs, Keller in wins and strikeotus.
strikeouts
Nelson
1:54
How far away are the group from Greensboro. They were awfully good last year?
Jason Mackey
1:55
They're mostly at Altoona, so I would put the arrival date around the middle of next season for the first to maybe early a chance.
Likeafullstadium
1:55
Will they bring out the cardboard fans this tear?
Jason Mackey
1:55
No, I don't think so.
Rob in St. Louis
1:55
They were arguably the best defensive team in the majors last season?  You had a Gold Glove catcher (who is gone now).  The Cardinals had 5 Gold Glove players.  Arguably, we were the best defensive team in the majors.
Jason Mackey
1:56
True. Pirates also led in errors and fielding percentage. So ... you could make either case. Wasn't trying to start a fielding war, Rob.
Improvetheroster
1:56
Elroy Face is still alive. What are the chances of the Pirates signing him?
Jason Mackey
1:56
Can he throw 95 mph? Maybe he still can. Wouldn't put anything past ElRoy.
Grant
1:56
Why so much hate all around for Vogelbach at leadoff? Just because he doesn't "look" like one doesn't mean he can't be one. He gets on base, which is the most important skill for a leadoff hitter.
Jason Mackey
1:57
I hear that. I think it's overcooking things on a few levels. I'm against it because I just don't think he likes it.
Mike
1:57
Out of the Pirates prospects that were ranked in the top 100, which will make it to the big leagues this year?
Jason Mackey
1:57
Cruz and Contreras.
Derrick Plapton
1:57
Seems like today's Reynolds story was a bit of damage control. How, as a reporter, do you balance that -- one one hand, you know you're kind of being spun (because why would they negotiate a two-year deal in public like that?) but on the other hand, its an extremely newsworthy topic for Pirates fans (and FWIW I think you did a good job of balancing the Nutting spin while also providing helpful background context). What is your personal evaluation process with these kind of off-the-record stories from sources, agents, etc.?
Jason Mackey
1:58
That's something I found on my own. They didn't come to me with anything. Obviously people helped confirm what I had, but it was not damage control, which is why I tweeted what I did.
Tanney
1:58
I've been watching the Pirates on TV, radio and in person since the old Knothole Gang of the 1950s.  I used to love going to double headers and be in/out of Forbes Field in less than 4 hours...including intermission between games.  Now I can not watch baseball....it is too long and too boring.  One game can last close to four hours.  Please give me three things baseball could change that will shorten game to 2 1/2 hours.  How about fewer but more expensive commercials (less time between innings), pitching clock of 15 seconds, and 7 inning games.  Your thoughts?
Jason Mackey
2:00
How about enforcing time in the box and time to the plate? That could be part of a pitch clock. Fewer commercials wouldn't hurt. I would trade commercials for on-field advertising. And, yeah, I also wouldn't complain about 7-inning games. Some people might turn up their noses at that, but honestly, with pitcher arm injuries, trying to stay relevant, etc., I would be OK with it. Will never, ever happen, but I wouldn't complain if it somehow did.
Mark
2:00
Hoping you may be able to shed some light on the reason why Mgr. Shelton batted the 250lb Vogelbach 1st in yesterday's lineup as the DH?  Makes not much sense to this laymen....please do tell.
Jason Mackey
2:00
He gets on base. Had .360-something OBP in Milwaukee. I don't love it, but that's the basis of his reasoning.
GlennC
2:00
After the teardown in Oakland and the Reds' jettisoning salaries it is obvious that a salary floor is needed.  I hope the Pirates stop signing pitchers in their mid to late 20's with ERA's in the mid fives and bring up their own prospects, sink or swim.
Jason Mackey
2:01
You have to be careful, Glenn. Have to make sure they're ready. Not doing them any good if they come up and get shelled.
Shouldiswitch
2:01
I've been a Pirate fan since 1955. Obviously I'm near the end of my allegiance. Should I    root for another team when I'm reincarnated?
Jason Mackey
2:01
There are many other things I'd want to do aside from rooting for a baseball team if I was reincarnated.
Mike
2:01
Why would Nutting suddenly be concerned about public perception now ? Did he just start paying attention ?
Jason Mackey
2:02
I think he trusted his people to handle arb with Reynolds a certain way. They didn't. And now he's trying to fix it. He wouldn't be the first big boss to which that statement applies.
Mike in MD
2:02
I was thrilled that they were able to sign Hayes.  If they can avoid arbitration with Reynolds, I will start to feel much better about the Front Office's intentions for the future.
Jason Mackey
2:02
Thanks for the comments, Mike.
Mike
2:02
Will Yajure get a chance to start at some point this
Jason Mackey
2:02
I think he's gonna start as a piggyback, but yeah, I do see him making starts at some point. His arsenal intrigues me, as I said earlier. Lot of good stuff there.
Jaden
2:02
Thoughts on why Mitch Keller did bad the past few years
Jason Mackey
2:03
A bunch, yeah. Didn't command his fastball. Didn't execute breaking stuff ahead in counts. Put too much pressure on himself, worrying about what everyone thought. Question his ability. There's a lot there, but I think he's past it and has looked good this spring.
Jeff
2:03
Thanks for the chats Jason.   I truly respect your insights but have to push you on just one.  I get this team sucks but our announcers are painful!!  We cant get anyone that knows ball and is a little more entertaining?  Especially now when the product is far from entertaining!
Jason Mackey
2:04
I'm a big fan of the Pirates announcers, as I've said a lot. You feel how you want. But they're great guys, well-prepared and knowledgable, and I happen to learn a lot from broadcasts. I don't understand the crap they take on here. It's not fair.
2:05
OK, folks. That does it for me today. Long one. Have some other stuff to get to. As always, thank you for participating. Talk to you tomorrow from the ballpark!
Connecting…