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Nubyjas Wilborn's Pirates chat: 03.06.19
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nubyjas wilborn
11:59
Good afternoon
ALB
11:59
As usual, the Pirates are a team that needs a number of things to fall into place for them to contend. In your opinion, what is the most important thing that needs to go right for them?
nubyjas wilborn
12:00
They have to get offensive production from the corner infield and outfield positions
Dm
12:00
Why is Marte not playing in spring training?
nubyjas wilborn
12:00
They
are easing him in. He'll play soon. He's healthy
Too Tall Ball
12:00
You probably didn’t get to see Moran play in the field much last year, but he was “statuesque”, and not in the complimentary way that term is usually applied.  Have you had a chance to see him play in any games so far, and does it look at all that his off season work has helped with his mobility/fluidity at third?
nubyjas wilborn
12:01
He looks better than last year, but has work to do!
Richard
12:01
Dallas keuchel isn’t signed yet. I read there aren’t many teams after him. Any chance they sign him for their 5th spot.
nubyjas wilborn
12:01
I won't say no chance, but I haven't heard anything that leads me to believe they will
Richard
12:02
I think this team is better then last year. They won 83 games last year. Can they win 85-90 this year?
nubyjas wilborn
12:02
sure,  pitching has to be strong.
Too Tall Ball
12:02
How has Kevin Newman looked so far at the plate?  I know he beefed up over the winter but I wonder if that’s showing any offensive benefit so far.  Does he have options that would allow him to start the year at Indy?
nubyjas wilborn
12:03
His numbers don't show it, but he's making solid contact.
Richard
12:03
Do you believe the pirates outfield is top 5 among the national league teams?
nubyjas wilborn
12:03
I'm not sure that would be fair without Gregory.
Too Tall Ball
12:03
Can you remind me who will be coaching at 3rd this year?
nubyjas wilborn
12:04
Cora
Richard
12:04
Marte has said that he believes that Polanco is a gold glove outfielder in the future. Your thoughts?
nubyjas wilborn
12:04
He'd know better than me
Richard
12:04
Tallion, Williams, Archer and Musgrove 50 wins over or under?
nubyjas wilborn
12:04
push
Ptown
12:04
Does Marte have an injury? He has played since last Monday.
nubyjas wilborn
12:04
no
ALB
12:04
Is Mitch Keller going to make this team?
nubyjas wilborn
12:04
not yet.
MjB
12:04
Any update on the shortstop situation?  Has anyone outshined the other?  That entire side of the infield is the key to our season, or so it would seem, beyond the obvious need to pitch well as a team.
nubyjas wilborn
12:05
Gonzalez is strong as a defender
G Rich
12:05
Early thoughts on Burdi?
nubyjas wilborn
12:06
I like what he's doing
Richard
12:06
I’ve been wondering. Tallion, Williams, And Musgrove haven’t pitched in game action. I hadn’t noticed that in past years. What is the reason for it?  It reminds me of the Steelers not using their starters much in preseason. They weren’t ready their first game or so. Do all teams do this?
nubyjas wilborn
12:08
Pirates are trying this method for the first time. We'll see how it works. Other teams are starting to do this too,
Mitch
12:08
I thought I was a can’t miss prospect? Shouldn’t a can’t miss prospect have a second pitch? What gives?
nubyjas wilborn
12:09
That's very tough to project due to injuries and other factors.
Guest
12:09
How many starts do you see the winner of the 5th starter competition making this season?
nubyjas wilborn
12:09
I meant that answer for the latter question... and to Mitch, keep on living, young fella
Jimmy in the Burgh
12:10
Have you had a chance to watch Travis MacGregor? Some people say he's got a shot to get to Pittsburgh this season. He reminds me of a young Brandon McCarthy. Do you see similar?
nubyjas wilborn
12:10
I haven't! But I will
Chuck
12:10
Gonzalez looks to have started slow at the plate,  but how has he looked in the field so far?
nubyjas wilborn
12:10
he's been great in the field
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