Spring Training 2023 is underway at Pirate City in Bradenton, Florida as the fresh faced Buccos gear up for year number four of the Ben Cherrington regime.
As discussions continue with Bryan Reynolds, the circumstances of what a potential contract may look like still remain unclear. Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins the show to give his thoughts on where things stand with the All-Star center fielder, and the potential time of further off-season offers.
As camp heats up, a team now stocked with a mix of veterans and talented youngsters gets its first chance to mesh. What will the depth chart look like on Opening Day 2023? While the answer to that question still has some evolution to complete, options emerge for several unsuspecting players, like the potential of Jared Triolo to first base, or Endy Rodriguez on the now gargantuan bag.
Episode 99.5 has you covered on everything Pirates Spring Training, as it recaps the first week, and previews the weeks to come for the organization.
Batten down the hatches, clear the decks and enjoy episode 99.5 of Rum Bunter Radio!