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PM Team FULL Show 7-21-26

We have reports going back and forth on what the Pirates could and should do with Oneil Cruz. What will it be, roughly 2 weeks away? Pirates pre-post game host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. Dan said there is obvious intrigue in Mason Miller, but the cost wouldn’t make any sense for the Pirates. Dan questioned if they have enough starting pitching right now to get through the postseason, let alone if they would have to move someone for Miller. How great is their offense? Dan said we should hold our horses on the idea of trading Oneil Cruz for Miller. Is Esmerlyn Valdez playing at a sustainable level? What is the future like for Cruz? Does Miller pitch enough to make it worth it? Dan does not believe the Pirates can win a playoff game with their pitching.

Esmerlyn Valdez hit another home run yesterday, and Joe Block was very excited about it. If you compare the start to the career that Esmerlyn Valdez has had to other guys with similar starts, he is in unbelievable company. Guys like Joe DiMaggio, Yordan Alvarez, and Ted Williams have had similar starts to their careers. Would you sign Esmerlyn Valdez for 8 years and $120 million. Callers chime in on the Pirates and Esmerlyn Valdez. Donny Football Debrief – How many WR2s are better than Michael Pittman going into this season?

Are the Pirates in the mix for Mason Miller? Jeff Passan said on the Pat McAfee show earlier today that Miller is “definitely available”, and that the Padres need MLB ready starting pitching. Passan also kind of disregarded the part of the question that McAfee asked about the Pirates’ interest in Miller. However, an ESPN article said that the Pirates are one of 6 MLB teams in on Mason Miller. Aaron Rodgers minute – The Steelers QB recently reunited with his family, posting a bunch of pictures with them on his Instagram page. PM Team Draft – Current ESPN personalities.

Dennis Santana caused a stir last night in the loss to the Yankees. In fact, he started a brawl… sort of. It may be the most fight he has shown all season. The Pirates fell 8-5 in the Bronx. Santana had some hilarious quotes after the game, comparing his struggles and apologies to the likes of Barry Bonds and Pedro Martinez. The fallout of the talent cuts at ESPN & NFL Network has ties to Pittsburgh. PG columnist Noah Hiles joined the show. Noah said the Pirates are probably taking calls on Oneil Cruz just like they took calls on him last year. Noah thinks any move made would be to acquire pitching help. Noah thinks the Pirates have actually accomplished some of the goals set from last season. Noah believes the team would look to move prospects before they look into moving Major League players. Is a Mason Miller trade as simple as it sounds? Noah, like Colin Beazley yesterday, said a Miller trade would likely require a salary dump from the Padres too – making it very difficult for the Pirates to do. Noah said we will find out in 2 weeks if the front office really believes in this team. Will a move be made before the deadline? The guys asked Noah to put a percentage on Pirates/prospects being traded by the deadline in 2 weeks. Noah labeled Wyatt Sanford as the ‘perfect trade chip’ in their system. Is an extension on the table for Esmerlyn Valdez after the start he has had? Noah explained why he’s not trading Murf Gray.

Pirates pre-post game host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. Dan said there is obvious intrigue in Mason Miller, but the cost wouldn’t make any sense for the Pirates. Dan questioned if they have enough starting pitching right now to get through the postseason, let alone if they would have to move someone for Miller. How great is their offense? Dan said we should hold our horses on the idea of trading Oneil Cruz for Miller. Is Esmerlyn Valdez playing at a sustainable level? What is the future like for Cruz? Does Miller pitch enough to make it worth it? Dan does not believe the Pirates can win a playoff game with their pitching.

Donny Football Debrief – How many WR2s are better than Michael Pittman going into this season?

Esmerlyn Valdez hit another home run yesterday, and Joe Block was very excited about it. If you compare the start to the career that Esmerlyn Valdez has had to other guys with similar starts, he is in unbelievable company. Guys like Joe DiMaggio, Yordan Alvarez, and Ted Williams have had similar starts to their careers. Would you sign Esmerlyn Valdez for 8 years and $120 million.

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Are the Pirates in the mix for Mason Miller? Jeff Passan said on the Pat McAfee show earlier today that Miller is “definitely available”, and that the Padres need MLB ready starting pitching. Passan also kind of disregarded the part of the question that McAfee asked about the Pirates’ interest in Miller. However, an ESPN article said that the Pirates are one of 6 MLB teams in on Mason Miller.