JotCast | Nubyjas Wilborn's Pirates chat: 1.30.19

Nubyjas Wilborn's Pirates chat: 1.30.19

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Neveroutskas

12:16

Are they going to sign some relief pitching?! PLEASE!!

nubyjas wilborn

12:16

There's still time. Sadly, FA has changed a lot. Teams are moving slower and slower.

Michael C

12:16

do u actually know anything why do this chat if u don't have any answers besides wait and see ?

nubyjas wilborn

12:19

well, Michael, I could totally go into my crystal ball & bs you. Or I could tell the truth. How am I supposed to know what Kang will look like after a TWO YEAR layoff? Now I could tell you that he's going to get the majority of the time but that would uninformed and not how I operate. There's plenty of places in this town that will speculate for yinz. Not here ;)

PhillyJake

12:19

So if both Bell and Moran hit over 25HRs each, does this team with the division?

nubyjas wilborn

12:19

They'd have a strong chance!

Monessen Greyhound

12:19

Do you buy into all the hype surrounding the Reds? Depth charts shows them winning 81 games this year. Do you think they’ve really improved that much?

nubyjas wilborn

12:20

they improved their roster a lot. I'm curious to see how Puig handles Cincy. But they're better. Is it enough? maybe

Paul or Phil

12:20

Think Bacon Burt can quiet the critics and actually win it all this year?

nubyjas wilborn

12:21

I saw him at PiratesFest and his legs look strong. He

is ready to run

Roberto Clemente

12:21

My prediction-Pirates third place

nubyjas wilborn

12:21

that

is an improvement at least, no?

PhillyJake

12:21

How is Nubyjas pronounced ?

nubyjas wilborn

12:21

new-buy-us

Roberto Clemente

12:22

Being honest

Aaron

12:22

Oneil Cruz is future i meant

nubyjas wilborn

12:23

let's see what he does in Double-A before we go too far, but a lot of people in the org like him.

Jonah

12:23

Go Bucs!

Dan

12:23

There’s been talk of a Cervelli trade..The Pirates have very little in the minors after Diaz..thoughts ?

nubyjas wilborn

12:24

I've asked and been told the Pirates are happy with Cervelli. I've been told by several people than any of the rumors aren't coming from the Pirates

Michael C

12:24

thats fair thanks welcome to pittsburgh. im just tired of waiting to see if the BUCS do something

nubyjas wilborn

12:25

I understand the frustration. Hell, I get annoyed because I'd be reporting about signings. But this is the climate, it's not just here. Trust me.

Monessen Greyhound

12:25

I like Cruz! Met him in Hagerstown! Reports say he goes into spells where he loses plate discipline. He didn’t when I saw him. He went 0-2 with a walk and worked counts in both at-bats. I think he moves to corner outfield though.

nubyjas wilborn

12:26

He's young, nearly all kids have those struggles. I'll have my eye on him in Bradenton.

PhillyJake

12:26

Where will Jacob Stallings end up?

nubyjas wilborn

12:27

good question. Hurdle has been known to carry 3 catchers from time to time. Maybe the big league roster, if not, who knows?

Monessen Greyhound

12:28

If he had all the answers don’t you think he would be a GM?

nubyjas wilborn

12:29

I'll have to tell you guys a funny story about a call I got from a GM once.

Jeff

12:29

Could Wade Miley be an option for the 5th starter if he’s still unsigned at the start of camp and his asking price lowers?

nubyjas wilborn

12:32

He might even be a guy who signs after camp. Pirates really like Jordan Lyles and will give him every chance. But let's say he doesn't work nor does Kingam or Brault, maybe Miley or a guy like him works. An example of this was how the Braves picked up Anibal Sanchez who couldn't make the Twins. He was the Braves most consistent pitcher at times.

Aaron

12:33

how many wins do you predict as the team is now?

nubyjas wilborn

12:34

85, I like the starting rotation and the back of the bullpen. I'm concerned about scoring runs. But pitching will keep them in a lot of games.

Henry02

12:34

Hello, i'm a little concerned about bell, do you think Craig can put some pressure on bell to produce better this year?

nubyjas wilborn

12:35

Henry, Bell has put enough on himself. I spoke to him about changes he wanted to make. Kid is locked in. https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2019/01/26/Josh-Bell-used-...

Aaron

12:37

do you think Keller will be up by mid season?

nubyjas wilborn

12:37

With the way teams bring pitchers up and down, I could see that.

Henry02

12:41

What about Hayes? Kang maybe out in 2020 but Moran? They said he was the main piece in the Cole trade.

nubyjas wilborn

12:42

Hayes has a lot of ability and is highly thought of. Moran seems to be solid but "is what he is"