COMPETE NOW: Can the Pittsburgh Pirates KEEP Brandon Lowe and Boost Payroll Under Bob Nutting?
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Pittsburgh Pirates face a pivotal offseason as questions about payroll, roster construction, and Bob Nutting’s spending plans take center stage. Will the team finally break with tradition and become aggressive in the free agent market, or stick to a risk-averse strategy despite looming labor changes? Brandon Lowe’s future, potential qualifying offers, and the outlook for players like Nick Gonzales and David Bednar provide plenty of intrigue as the Pirates prepare for 2027 and beyond.The conversation explores trade scenarios, possible third base upgrades, and the team’s approach to Rule 5 protections, with names like Ryan O’Hearn, Ian Happ, and Teruyuki Sato in the mix. Listeners get candid insights on payroll projections, the emerging roles of prospects like Murph Gray and Bubba Chandler, and even how “Yinzer” has evolved in Pittsburgh’s sports culture. Can the Pirates seize this moment to turn the corner, or will organizational caution win out again?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. KALSHIFor 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.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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