Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) and Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) are back with the first Spring Training episode of Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Come hear about the Andrew Heaney and Spencer Horwitz, as well as the things we're looking forward to in Spring Training games!

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Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) brings special guest Jim Callis (@JimCallisMLB) of from MLB.com's MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) onto Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Connor and Jim talk about Pirate prospects, MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects List, the upcoming Spring Breakout games, and all of the other information available on the MLB Pipeline website. The Pirates' Top 30 Prospects list will be available on the first week of March!

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Join Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) and Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) for another offseason episode of Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). As we come nearer to Spring Training, Jonathan and Connor talk about the recent outfield signings throughout MLB including the Buccos' new right fielder. The podcast concludes with a more comprehensive discussion of the Pirates' offseason and, I'll be honest, some anger and whining. Time to gear up for the 2025 season though...so #LetsGoBucs!!!

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Join Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) and Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) for the latest offseason episode of Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). In this episode, Connor and Jonathan assess the recent Pirates moves and talk about the now famous survey sent out by the Pirates. We conclude by discussing an All-Shakespeare team that the Pirates should sign...what fun!

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Join Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) and Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) for the latest offseason episode of Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). In this episode, Connor and Jonathan discuss the voting results for the Hall of Fame Class of 2025 and take a peek at newly-eligible players for 2026. After that, you'll hear some baseball news, including free agency talk and discussion of the latest massive deals the Pirates have made this week. Random bits of baseball news and some moaning about Bob Nutting and Ben Cherington are sprinkled throughout as well.

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Join Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) and Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) for the latest episode of Talk the Plank 3k! In this episode, Jonathan and Connor will talk about the MASSIVE (sarcasm) moves the Pirates have made over the past few weeks, including the rumored poaching of a Dominican shortstop prospect from the Dodgers. Then you'll hear some discussion about arbitration and evaluation of potential outfielders to whom the Pirates have been linked. Let's go BUCS! (No really...please do something soon, Mr. Cherington.)

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Join Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) and Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) for the latest episode of Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Jonathan and Connor begin the pod discussing the return of Andrew McCutchen to the Buccos and its impact on 2025. After that, you'll get a look at the frenzied first base market over the past week with some insight about why the Pirates weren't in on those moves. As a bonus, you'll get regaled with tales of Paw Paw, West Virginia and other random facts! Happy Holidays from everyone at Talk the Plank 3k!!!

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Join Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) and Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) for the latest episode of Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). In this episode, Jonathan and Connor review the minor moves made by the Pirates over the past week before delving into the significant trades involving other members of the NL Central. The podcast concludes with a brief discussion about Christmas list items Pirates fans should be hoping to receive from Cherington Claus.

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Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) is joined by Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) for the latest episode of Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). In this episode, Jonathan and Connor open by congratulating Dave Parker on his recent induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame before discussing the recent trade of Luis Ortiz for Spencer Horowitz. After that, you'll hear about other happenings in free agency and how they have impacted the Pirates options moving forward. Let's go #BUCS!!!

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Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) presents this brief update episode of Talk the Plank 3k on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). In this episode, Jonathan quickly reviews the recent flurry of activity in free agency, including several players who were mentioned as possible Pirate targets. Come listen about all of the good ballplayers that the Pirates didn't sign! Good news...the Pirates did sign some minor leaguers!

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