Hour 2: The Pirates win total is set at 75.5 right now – jumping up a game. That basically sets the bar at where they were at last season. Will they be at the same mark that they finished last season or build upon that? Does Paul Skenes give people hope? Are there any other reasons for hope? What will their lineup look like?
Callers lined up to talk Buccos.
Pirates insider Jason Mackey from the PG joined the show. Jason talked about the move to his new role as columnist of the PG. Even though it hasn’t happened yet, Jason believes a deal for Edward Cabrera will happen before Opening Day and told us what he would bring to the rotation. Jason isn’t sure when the deal will get done, but obviously hopes it’s soon. Jason doesn’t see Henry Davis starting in AAA – in fact, he thinks he will be the starting catcher. Jason doesn’t think Davis will be a right fielder. Jason thinks the Pirates internally feel like they can be a team like the Diamondbacks of 2023.