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WTM's avatar

Sean Sullivan starting an A+/A game at PC. Fulmer threw five yesterday. At a guess, they may be getting their turns to stay on schedule to start for Indy next week.

Sanford is in a scrimmage with guys I’d expect to see in the FCL.

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WTM's avatar

Guys being dfa'd all over the place. Will BC's waiver addiction kick in? There has to be a .160 hitter in there somewhere.

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bmcferren's avatar

would like a right handed outfielder

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WTM's avatar

Oh dear, Roansy got dfa'd again.

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Melkel's avatar

As long as their primary position is 2nd base with the ability to come close to faking it at other positions, BC will deliver.

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Bucsfan2023's avatar

I think they like what they have on hand.

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WTM's avatar

Jones and Horwitz to IL-10. Of course, either could be transferred later. With Strz dfa'd, they don't need a 40-man spot now.

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SufferinBuccotash's avatar

Just the 10 for Jones? Didn't they say he can't touch a baseball for 6 weeks? That's 42 days right there....

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WTM's avatar

They don’t need the spot. In fact, I’m not sure they’re allowed to 60 a guy unless they need it. Can transfer later.

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NolaJeffy(BnP)'s avatar

Bold Prediction: Kyle Nicolas will be the official closer by end of season

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Jim's avatar

Bolder prediction. Next year the closer will be the not so lean but very mean Eddy Yean

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bmcferren's avatar

Jared Jones will be closer

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bmcferren's avatar

somebody´s got to go to the bullpen

multiple guys need to go to the bullpen

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Scott Kliesen's avatar

My top 3 keys to success:

1. Paul Skenes being that dude!

2. Bullpen holds leads at elite level.

3. Pirates are above average at hitting w/RISP.

Do this and we’ll have a good summer.

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Bucsfan2023's avatar

Prediction time! The Pirates go 90-72 behind a resurgent Jack Suwinski, Oneil Cruz breaks out, and Reynolds, Horwitz, Bart and Nicky G stabilize the offense behind them. Pham is a sparkplug, and the pitching staff deals.

By September, secondary ticket prices have spiked to where I can’t afford to go to a game.

I consume 6.5 birria beef nachos at the Nachorita stand, at the games I do attend. And 1 celebratory $16 beer.

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NolaJeffy(BnP)'s avatar

Wait.... birria beef nachos???

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Bucsfan2023's avatar

They are the best. They have street corn out there too.

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Anthony Murphy's avatar

6.5 Birria beef nachos?

Gotta up those numbers 😂

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Bucsfan2023's avatar

Or stop sharing.

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Shawn Inlow's avatar

I believe you have this right...

"I also see a very likely scenario where three of the five in the Pirates’ rotation to start the year, don’t finish it. Some may not even get to the All-Star break."

-Anthony Murphanko

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