Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast: Spring Standouts, Future of Bryan Reynolds

The crew is back to break down the first two weeks of spring training, and all headlines surrounding the Pittsburgh Pirates as they get set to begin their 2022 campaign.

If you’re a fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates this week was a weird one. The team centerpiece Bryan Reynolds is still not able to find an agreement with the Buccos. Who is to blame?

Scott Boras, his agent, has never been an easy character to work with in baseball. But we can’t rest this devolving disaster all on his shoulders.

If you are familiar with the Pirate proposal to Reynolds you still may be laughing. The guys break down these negotiations and give their predictions on the future of Reynolds career.

Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither has this version of the big league club. The trio shares their thoughts on spring training to this point as a whole and which storylines have been the most fun to follow.

As the episode continues, an article written earlier this week by Marty becomes the focus as the crew describes the Pirates most recent round of roster cuts at camp in Florida.

Before the many let downs of Mitch Keller’s career there was much anticipation. Knowing that this is potentially his final season with the Pirates, if things don’t go well, he’s made strides during the offseason.

How much of this is believable, and where does Mitch Keller find himself slotting into the rotation to begin the year?

As the episode closes out the guys give their thoughts on the remainder of Spring Training and where one talented youngster will end up to start.

Call Oneil Cruz up on Opening Day or we riot! While there’s still a chance the more likely scenario is Cruz’s reassignment to Indianapolis, which makes you wonder when the projected star will get a full time chance.

Batten down the hatches, clear the decks, episode 80 of Rum Bunter Radio is live!