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Jason Mackey's Pirates chat: 09.15.21
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Jason Mackey
12:51
Nope, I am not. I don't dislike them by any stretch. But not at fan level yet. I will, however, forever be fans of Sidney Crosby and Jim Rutherford as people. Two of the greatest I've ever gotten to cover and hope I get to again, to be quite honest. Amazing, amazing people. But no, the whole fan thing has not yet set in. Still too close.
Munkeefist
12:52
Any updates on Solomon Maguire? Is he currently playing in the United states and if so, where? I am interested in his development, but have not heard anything as of late. Thanks!!
Jason Mackey
12:53
Man, that's a pull. Things are not going well for Mr. Maguire, who's hitting .146 in 17 games for Pirates Black in the Florida Complex League. Has a double, 2 home runs and 15 strikeouts in 59 plate appearances. He's still very young, though.
Wayward
12:53
It has to be a quieter offseason trade situation this year unless someone comes after Moran, Stratton or the Bucs find something they like for Stallings dont you think?
Jason Mackey
12:54
Yes, I expect this one to be much quieter. Would hope they maybe get something done with Reynolds or Hayes, plus sign a FA or two. I certainly think we'll see a trade, perhaps multiple, but not nearly as busy as this past one.
12:55
Have not heard, one. Yajure would be on five days rest, so it would depend on if they would want to do that. They might ... and just short pitch-count him. Could also depend on Brubaker, who is eligible to come off the IL. Will be curious to see if he's an option. Tomczyk talks today at 3:45.
Bruce
12:55
Have you heard anything about a starter tomorrow? Perhaps Yajure?
Jason Mackey
12:56
Sorry, Bruce. Answered your question before moving it over.
Last call, folks.
Bill Peduto's beard
1:02
Who's wins a foot race, you or Fittipaldo ?
Jason Mackey
1:03
Not even close -- me. But weightlifting, Ray has me. For the record, if we raced, there's a 75% chance we both pull something.
Wayward
1:03
What areas of the team have you seen the most improvement over the season from?
Jason Mackey
1:05
No. 1 is the farm system, assuming that's allowed. No. 2, I would say defense. They've actually become a solid defensive team. I think we've seen some individual player stuff that has been really good -- Reynolds, Bednar, Stallings and Gamel, to name a few -- but I can't say the offense or pitching has shown a ton of year-over-year improvement as a group.
Mark Cerny
1:05
Name me one prospect not being talked about that we should be paying attention to...
Jason Mackey
1:05
Hmmm, I like it. Diego Castillo at Class AAA. Really like him. Bonus: Jared Triolo. someone Mike wrote about recently.
1:06
Awesome, folks. I have to run and start/continue a Clemente Day piece. Appreciate the questions, as always. Let's do this again next week. Thanks!
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