Tampa Bay Rays pre-post game host Ronnie Lane joined the show. Ronnie talked about why the Rays are so good at executing trades. The guys recapped the horrific Chris Archer trade from 2019. Should the Pirates make a move on Yandy Diaz? Ronnie thinks he’d be a fantastic addition to the clubhouse and lineup. Ronnie talked about the transition the Rays are going through this season as sellers.

Trade Deadline day is here. Will the Pirates do something of significance? So far, it’s been very minor moves. Will the GM make a spark? Another valiant effort to win last night putting this team in the thick of it, but the effort has yet to be reciprocated by the ownership and general manager.

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Why are the prospects in the Pirates system viewed as off-limits? What is Ben Cherington afraid of? There are names that are already off the board. Are the Pirates going to miss out entirely? Do national voices not think the Pirates are in it, even though they are only 2 games out of a playoff spot? It is also a Paul Skenes day. Will their team look any different this time tomorrow?

Calls on the Pirates trade deadline activity so far.

Pirates insider Noah Hiles from the PG joined the show. Noah reacted to the Quinn Priester trade and what the Pirates could be getting back in the form of Nick Yorke. He thinks Yorke could be up in the middle of August. Noah thinks the Pirates have inquired about a lot of guys, but it sounds like a lot of silver medals. Noah thinks Ben Cherington wants every single trade to be ‘perfect’ in their eyes. Noah is holding out faith that the moves are not over for the Buccos as the deadline looms about 24 hours away. The guys asked Noah what the hold up was with the Pirates acquiring Jazz Chisholm if they were so close? Noah isn’t worried about how the clubhouse will react if the deadline is quiet because it’s mostly guys who don’t know any better. Noah gave a couple names the Pirates could snag in the next day.

Pirates insider Noah Hiles from the PG joined the show. Noah reacted to the Quinn Priester trade and what the Pirates could be getting back in the form of Nick Yorke. He thinks Yorke could be up in the middle of August. Noah thinks the Pirates have inquired about a lot of guys, but it sounds like a lot of silver medals. Noah thinks Ben Cherington wants every single trade to be ‘perfect’ in their eyes. Noah is holding out faith that the moves are not over for the Buccos as the deadline looms about 24 hours away. The guys asked Noah what the hold up was with the Pirates acquiring Jazz Chisholm if they were so close? Noah isn’t worried about how the clubhouse will react if the deadline is quiet because it’s mostly guys who don’t know any better. Noah gave a couple names the Pirates could snag in the next day.

Why are the prospects in the Pirates system viewed as off-limits? What is Ben Cherington afraid of? There are names that are already off the board. Are the Pirates going to miss out entirely? Do national voices not think the Pirates are in it, even though they are only 2 games out of a playoff spot? It is also a Paul Skenes day. Will their team look any different this time tomorrow?

The Steelers weekend MVP was Roman Wilson. How high can expectations be for him? Can he allow the Steelers a key second option in a spot they are lacking? We heard some answers from George Pickens from practice. We saw Eagles reporters going crazy over Kenny Pickett.

Rob Bradford from WEEI joined the show. Rob gave us a rundown of Nick Yorke and what the Pirates could be getting in return for Quinn Priester. He raved about his performance in AAA this season. Rob thinks the Pirates won this deal. He isn’t sure if Yorke is an All Star, but he’s an offense-first 2B that can be a decent professional player. He said Yorke did not have a good spring training and that explains why we never really saw the guy in the majors this season. Rob thinks Yorke can hit for a solid average and be a good enough defensive player.

Donny Football Debrief – The Steelers have announced their 2024 Hall of Honor class.

Donny Football Debrief – The Steelers have announced their 2024 Hall of Honor class.

Rob Bradford from WEEI joined the show. Rob gave us a rundown of Nick Yorke and what the Pirates could be getting in return for Quinn Priester. He raved about his performance in AAA this season. Rob thinks the Pirates won this deal. He isn’t sure if Yorke is an All Star, but he’s an offense-first 2B that can be a decent professional player. He said Yorke did not have a good spring training and that explains why we never really saw the guy in the majors this season. Rob thinks Yorke can hit for a solid average and be a good enough defensive player.

MLB insider Bob Nightengale from USA Today joined the show. Bob thinks the Pirates are going to make another small trade or two, if anything. He thinks they are basically in no-man’s land and doesn’t truly see them as in the race. Bob wonders if the Pirates will limit their starters by season’s end. He could see the Pirates maybe reuniting with Josh Bell, but it does not sound like anything major is on the way. Bob said Taylor Ward is basically out of the question.

Steelers insider Brian Batko from the PG joined the show. Brian gave his take on what Justin Fields has looked like in his early cracks during training camp. Brian said Donte Jackson is a player that has surprised him so far in Latrobe. Should we be worried about the dust ups from George Pickens in the first couple of days in camp?

We are still very down after the chat with Bob Nightengale. Is there any prayer the Pirates make a move of significance? Why are the Pirates afraid of letting prospects go?