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Jason Mackey's Pirates chat: 10.09.25
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Doug C
1:33
Why can't the Pirates match the Brewers in payroll...or at least be within $10 million?  Will they get there in 2026?
Jason Mackey
1:34
I don't think they will match the Brewers in 2026. The answer is also longer than I can accurately tackle in a chat. But I agree with you. That if you can't spend as much as the Brewers or similar markets, there's a problem. The Pirates' issues also aren't exclusive to dollars spent.
Doug C
1:34
Jason, great to have you back.
Jason Mackey
1:35
Great to be back, Doug.
Terry in Ga
1:35
Great to have you back on the Bucco Beat! Love your work!!! Do u think the Bucs will get "serious" and address the Outfield this off-season! There is  no legitimate CF nor LF...Cruz is not yet there in CF...Brey is gradually  looking like a DH ...Cutch best years are behind him...Jack can p lay defense consistently but has lost his swibg...Caninero is average...No one at Triple AAA putting up the numbers to earn a spot...there are some arbitration tender players that could be had...what do u think Bucs will do?
Jason Mackey
1:36
Thanks, Terry. I would be surprised if they moved off of Cruz in CF. No way they pick up Jack's contract if it's $1.7 M (it won't be). He shouldn't have a place to start. I do think they'll add some bats and make some changes, as I've been saying. Don't think Reynolds becomes a full-time DH yet. Triple-A is tough. Not a ton there. Griffin will be pushing soon. I think they'll sign a FA who's relatively notable and trade for a bat. Hopefully more on top of that.
Colin
1:36
Jason, welcome back to the best. I wanted to ask when do you think in the off-season the Pirates will start making moves, do you see think it could be early on in November or maybe after new years?
Jason Mackey
1:37
I would be surprised if they start signing guys in November -- after the World Series. Probably more December into the new year.
Aces High
1:37
How does Conner Griffen not make this team out of Spring Training? He is already the best hitter on the team and best infielder and a pitch hasn't been thrown. What difference does it make to start his MLB clock when he won't play his entire 6 years in Pittsburgh without a Salary Cap anyway?
Jason Mackey
1:38
Konnor Griffin*

Because he hasn't played a game in Triple-A yet? I mean, I'm all for letting him try, believe me. But that's kind of an important level. What if he has a lousy spring? Would you keep him or let him earn his way up? I'd do the latter.
Chris
1:38
The more money nutting invests in the team, the higher the chances his ROI will be higher. When we made the playoffs and had sellouts, I’m sure he made a ton more money then than now. Why won’t he spend upwards of 100 million like every other small market team does?
Jason Mackey
1:39
If I had an answer that would sway Nutting, I would tell him, Chris. Believe me. I think they're going for a step by step build. Win, spend a little more. Win, spend a little more. That's what they did the last time. It's just tough when the "win" part doesn't happen. How about spending to beget winning?
Momo
1:39
I hit send too soon. .i meant to finish with, if the Pirates don't have a good offseason, is there ever going to be hope?
Jason Mackey
1:39
Like, for the team or humanity in general?
Cullen
1:39
Can Horwitz play 2nd base well enough for him to move there permanently if a 1B bat is our most attainable option or Flores breaks out and takes over there? For me Nick hasn't done nearly well enough to earn a guarenteed starting job.
Jason Mackey
1:40
He can. But what do you do with Gonzales? I think there's flexibility to absorb that. If Flores pops, that could be a very good thing. Gonzales can play a couple places. I'll play him anywhere if he hits. Whoever hits needs to play. Worry about the rest later.
Alright, gang. Marathon chat today, but a great time. Loved this. Great to be back. Let's do this again real soon!
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