EXPOSED: Should Pittsburgh Pirates DEFEND Termarr Johnson or Gamble in Rule 5 Draft?
From Locked On Pirates - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Pirates · 00:33:49
Show by Locked On Podcast Network, Gary Morgan
Pittsburgh Pirates face tough Rule 5 draft decisions as roster pressure mounts. Can the front office strike the right balance between protecting rising stars like Axiel Plaz and Lonnie White Jr. and making room for offseason acquisitions? Injury concerns around Termarr Johnson add to the uncertainty, while Mitch Jebb’s breakout and versatile skill set prompt serious discussion about his protection status.Gary Morgan breaks down the Pirates’ 40-man roster crunch, evaluating expendable players like Isaac Mattson and Ronny Simon as potential cuts to free up space. The conversation also tackles Bob Nutting’s surprising stance on a potential MLB salary floor, free agent targets beyond Brandon Lowe, and why true competitive balance—not just fairness—remains elusive in today’s league. Will the Pirates’ calculated moves set them up for future success, or leave hidden talent exposed?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Gameday Mens HealthGameday Men’s Health is a real, in-person men’s health clinic that looks at the full picture before developing a treatment plan. Book your complimentary test and consult at https://join.gamedaymenshealth.com/reasons_to_choose_gameday-1201?utm_source=lockedon&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=MLB&utm_network=lockedon&utm_adgroup=corp&ghl_tag=national,corpKALSHIFor a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.5-Hour ENERGYSpice up your season with rich pumpkin flavor and bold cinnamon swagger in every sip. Pumpkin Spice 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots are available for a limited time in stores and on https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon. FanDuelThis season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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