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Jason
12:27
If the excuse is the Pirates won’t spend because they are a small
Jason Mackey
12:27
What excuse?
Erryg
12:27
Will Cutch be the most expensive free agent signing for the Pirates this off season?
Jason Mackey
12:27
Yes. But I think they will add some salary in the form of a trade or two.
PQ
12:27
Jason, any current or former employee of the PG, including the old Pittsburgh Press, makes that catch on a ball tumbling to earth at free fall, no?
Jason Mackey
12:27
Little surprised you dropped that, PQ.
Jason
12:28
If the Pirates use the small market excuse for not spending would the Steelers and Pens use the same excuse if there was no cap in the NFL or NHL?
Jason Mackey
12:28
They are vastly different businesses. That's not excusing the Pirates, but comparing MLB to any other sport is foolish given how its finances are derived.
Mr. Smith
12:28
Jason, in retrospect, was a little too hasty on that whole college opportunity thing?
Jason Mackey
12:29
We are on the overreaction rollercoaster something terrible today, folks!
Gregg@7723ft
12:29
In all honesty, really, not being a doomsayer, I see the Steelers losing to Cincy and their playoff opener. Should that come to fruition....man, I don't know. There has to be some major changes, don't there?
Jason Mackey
12:29
Yeah, that's a fair way of looking at things. I get it. I don't know if they'll win another game. I hope they do. That would be really ugly. And I would think if they don't win a game, yeah, that has to result in something.
Seven
12:29
I hope you and your wonderful family are enjoying the holidays, Jason. I was hoping that the Steelers were one good offseason away from being a top tier team, but they still need a lot of help at DB, DL, WR and obviously QB will be a temporary fix at best. Do you see this team going deep into the playoffs next year?
Jason Mackey
12:30
Not as currently constituted. They have to get better in several areas. They're a playoff team, sure. But going deep in the playoffs is what's tripping me up.
Stash
12:30
Jason, did C Patt give Arthur a lucrative stock pick back in the day?
Jason Mackey
12:30
Sure seems like it. Wild how much of a part of things he remains.
Seven
12:30
I think that a well-deserved shout out is in order for the Penn State volleyball team, and also the football team's advance through the playoffs. Do you see the Lions winning on the blue field on New Year's Eve?
Jason Mackey
12:31
Absolutely. Shout it, shout it, shout it out loud. And, yes, I do. Though they're playing at the Fiesta Bowl. That's not blue, is it?
Stash
12:31
Jason, The Kinks have the best holiday song of all time. And it’s not even close. Your thoughts?
Jason Mackey
12:31
Um, no. My favorite rock 'n roll Christmas song is probably Tom Petty, Christmas All Over.
Sully
12:31
Jason, I assume you are hearing less of those nasty fire Sully demands?
Jason Mackey
12:31
Yes. Including fewer that come from my own mouth and fingers. Pretty amazing what this team has been able to do.
Russ
12:31
Jason, was that fun till it lasted?
Jason Mackey
12:32
It might not be over. I seriously could see Russ bouncing back against the Bengals.
Jeff
12:32
is Ben trying for an outfield bat or is he going with Palacios, Yorke and Cook combo?
Jason Mackey
12:32
I think Suwinski would be given first crack ahead of those guys. But I do expect them to add an OF bat in some form or fashion. Either trade or via agency. Probably the latter.
Gene
12:33
Do you think the reason the Steelers have lost the last 3 games is coaching injuries or that the team just can’t win against great teams because of talent?
Jason Mackey
12:34
I read this as coaching injuries. Like the Steelers lost their past three because Mike Tomlin pulled his hamstring. That made me laugh, and I think we need some of that today. I think it's all three, Gene. Injuries have exposed a lack of depth. Coaching decisions haven't been great, the game plan unimaginable. Players have also done a poor job executing. I don't think you can narrow it down to one thing.
Jeff
12:42
So if it is Suwinski, and no other additions due to payroll and lack of trading partner, is this team as constructed now a playoff contender?
Jason Mackey
12:43
No. I think they need to fix the bullpen. And I believe they will. I also think they'll add an outfield bat in some capacity. They did go 56-54 through 100 games last year and have a pretty solid starting staff.
Kordell
12:43
The Steelers are not a serious organization any longer.  Nepotism reigns, the defense can't even line-up correctly (see Worthy TD), and the top players make crucial mistakes at crucial times (Najee, Wilson, Freirmuth).  Is a total house-cleaning in order?
Jason Mackey
12:44
No. But points on the unserious organization comment. That's how you know things are bad around here.
Baghdad_Ben
12:44
Jason - I see the question(s) about us being where we thought we would be. True, I have to agree we are. But, what has become clear is we are no closer to being a real contender. We still are featherweights against the good teams. Something in the Steeler's recipe is missing. The fan base is tired of hearing it is the players. No one ever seems to develop and improve outside of TJ Watt.
Jason Mackey
12:45
I think that's probably an over-generalization. I think some linemen have improved. Jaylen Warren. Shoot, Pickens has improved since his rookie year. Payton Wilson has promise. You're upset because they lost, I can't it. I just don't totally agree with you here.
Scorp
12:45
Does Teryl Austin get fired after the season?
Jason Mackey
12:45
If they don't win again, I could see that happening.
Jason
12:45
I live in Clearwater and can’t wait for Spring Training. You have any tips on how to get Paul’s autograph? I am really having bad luck when I go see them play against the Phillies lol
Jason Mackey
12:46
I don't. Outside of the fact that he's probably not signing when he's pitching. That's his day, a work day. But I know he has been incredibly accommodating on days where he doesn't pitch. There's also a lot of interested. So, you might have to be patient.
Bob
12:46
Where is the accountability with the coaching staff and players ?  Tomlin won with Cowher's players and remaining coaches.   Tomlin is a very poor game manager.   A hugh issue is that his job will be there no matter what a game's outcome.  Week 16, and he is just now reviewing and making changes.  Time to go.
Jason Mackey
12:47
I feel like you can copy/paste this response and use it every year Tomlin has been here. Shoot, there might be a billboard somewhere around tahn with this on it by now.
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