Rob Biertempfel and Stephen J. Nesbitt share their thoughts on whether they think fans will see baseball in 2020. They suggest different scenarios fans could potentially see, including a season without a World Series. Rob and Stephen also wonder if Bob Nutting would consider selling the Pirates anytime soon with everything that has happened lately.Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobBiertempfelFollow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbittTo save 40% off a subscription to The Athletic, go to theathletic.com/yinz.

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Rob Biertempfel and Stephen J. Nesbitt welcome Jameson Taillon of the Pittsburgh Pirates to the show. The trio talk about Taillon's rehab, his involvement with the MLBPA, the effect of the coronavirus, what a shortened season could look like or what a cancelled season would mean and more!Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobBiertempfelFollow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbittTo save 40% off a subscription to The Athletic, go to theathletic.com/yinz.

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1:30 Ben Cherington hopeful season will happen4:30 What happens with the players salaries? CBA, service time issues and more10:30 When is the earliest we could see baseball again?13:30 Spring training takeaways before the shutdown30:30 Possible contract extensions43:30 The Athletic Pittsburgh’s social-distancing survival guideFollow Rob on Twitter: @RobBiertempfelFollow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbittTo save 40% off a subscription to The Athletic, go to theathletic.com/yinz.

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00:25 Rob Biertempfel and Stephen Nesbitt are joined by Mark Simon of Sports Info Solutions, formerly Baseball Info Solutions. They chat about some of the data and analytics they provide when it comes to defensive run saved, and why Jarrod Dyson checks out well.8:45 Colin Moran's defensive runs saved and good throw rate from 201914:05 Ke'Bryan Hayes' outlook16:00 Jacob Stallings: The brightest spot on defense19:20 Prioritizing defense all over the diamond and how it helps pitching24:00 Can good defense make up for a lack of offense?27:50 More about The Fielding Bible32:00 A deep look into the 2020 starting rotation; Who is the Opening Day starter?Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobBiertempfelFollow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbittFollow Mark on Twitter: @MarkASimonSayshttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25VZGGQTo save 40% off a subscription to The Athletic, go to theathletic.com/yinz.

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