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The PM Team w/Poni & Mueller
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with Andrew Fillipponi and Chris Mueller
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PM Team FULL Show 7-20-26
4w ago02:33:31Tap to summarizePM Team FULL Show 7-20-26
Transcribe →HOUR 4 - More Cruz trade chatter, Guess Who, Matt Capps
4w ago00:35:56Tap to summarizeOneil Cruz is still working his way back from injury and as we get closer to the trade deadline, there are more people suggesting that Cruz should be on the table. Injured players that are on the IL are eligible to be traded – something that changed a few years ago. How much of a downgrade is it to roll with Jake Mangum full-time in CF? PM Team Guess Who? Former Pirates closer Matt Capps joined the show. Matt, a former closer, loves the idea of Mason Miller at the trade deadline because of the versatility it would allow the Pirates to have in their bullpen. He thinks a move like that makes the Buccos a top 2-3 team in the NL. Matt talked about the confidence issue that can be had by guys in the bullpen and why things may not be working for Dennis Santana right now. What else can the Pirates do to fix up their ‘pen before we hit the last stretch of the season?
Transcribe →HOUR 3 - Deadline strategy, Travis Sawchik, Debrief
4w ago00:40:45Tap to summarizeBob Nightengale said recently that the Pirates won’t add deadline help if they are adding to the payroll. This made big waves throughout Pittsburgh as many are hoping that the Pirates add bullpen arms. Poni thinks that Cherington, like other GMs throughout the league, is afraid to make a trade unless he knows he is fleecing the other guy. MLB writer Travis Sawchik joined the show. Travis says that he absolutely thinks the Pirates should be buyers at the deadline, and he thinks that bullpen help should be the first priority. He also says that there is no excuse for the Pirates not to help the bullpen, as bullpen arms are always on the move around deadline time. Travis says that the market will loosen up near the deadline because there will terms will be more sure that they cannot make the playoffs. He also thinks that it would cost a ridiculous package to acquire Mason miller, similar to the one that the A’s got for him last year. Sawchik does not think that the idea of trading Oneil Cruz is a good one. Donny Football Debrief – Tom Brady made waves this weekend, as he was starting to form a feud with Logan Paul. It feels like we are setting up for Tom Brady vs Logan Paul at WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia.
Transcribe →HOUR 2 - Lack of bullpen help, Calls, Bucco Auction House
4w ago00:31:37Tap to summarizeBen Cherington defended the lack of bullpen help for the Pirates yesterday, after Dennis Santana gave up a walkoff homer to Travis Bazzana. Cherington said that some of the bullpen help will come internally, and that they still have faith in a lot of the guys in the bullpen. Poni mentions that the Pirates are going to have to give up assets to get assets, and that Cherington can’t be afraid to do this if he doesn’t want to end up with nothing. Poni also thinks that Cherington is operating as if his job is secure. Poni was scared and thought that he got the new virus that is going around. Callers chime in on the Pirates’ big series win. Bucco Auction House – Bids on Billy Cook, Paul Skenes, and Esmerlyn Valdez ensue.
Transcribe →HOUR 1 - Pirates take 2 of 3, Billy Cook Game, Colin Beazley
4w ago00:35:12Tap to summarizeThe Pirates took 2 of 3 over the weekend in Cleveland. Saturday night left a sour taste after the Pirates blew another game, but the response on Sunday may have fixed all of that for people. The Buccos are tied for a playoff spot entering play today. What were the highlights from this series? Poni bragged about his harness race victory on Saturday. Yesterday will be remembered as the Billy Cook game. Which team from the National League is the biggest threat to the Pirates in the wild card race? Pirates reporter Colin Beazley from the PG joined the show. Colin labeled Esmerlyn Valdez as ‘untouchable’ ahead of the trade deadline and said he wouldn’t part with really anyone on the Major League roster right now. Colin mentioned that a Mason Miller trade would likely include a big-money player from the Padres that they are looking to move in order to free up money. How can the Pirates add to the roster without adding much in terms of payroll? Colin’s guess is that Luke Weaver will be the Pirates main target at the trade deadline. Colin thinks the next 2 weeks could be the final days of Dennis Santana in a Pirates uniform.
Transcribe →More Cruz trade chatter
4w ago00:10:56Tap to summarizeOneil Cruz is still working his way back from injury and as we get closer to the trade deadline, there are more people suggesting that Cruz should be on the table. Injured players that are on the IL are eligible to be traded – something that changed a few years ago. How much of a downgrade is it to roll with Jake Mangum full-time in CF?
Transcribe →Donny Football Debrief
4w ago00:09:57Tap to summarizeDonny Football Debrief – Tom Brady made waves this weekend, as he was starting to form a feud with Logan Paul. It feels like we are setting up for Tom Brady vs Logan Paul at WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia.
Transcribe →Bob Nightengale had a controversial report on the Pirates
4w ago00:12:28Tap to summarizeBob Nightengale said recently that the Pirates won’t add deadline help if they are adding to the payroll. This made big waves throughout Pittsburgh as many are hoping that the Pirates add bullpen arms. Poni thinks that Cherington, like other GMs throughout the league, is afraid to make a trade unless he knows he is fleecing the other guy.
Transcribe →Bucco Auction House
4w ago00:10:15Tap to summarizeBucco Auction House – Bids on Billy Cook, Paul Skenes, and Esmerlyn Valdez ensue.
Transcribe →Cherington defends lack of bullpen help
4w ago00:10:39Tap to summarizeBen Cherington defended the lack of bullpen help for the Pirates yesterday, after Dennis Santana gave up a walkoff homer to Travis Bazzana. Cherington said that some of the bullpen help will come internally, and that they still have faith in a lot of the guys in the bullpen. Poni mentions that the Pirates are going to have to give up assets to get assets, and that Cherington can’t be afraid to do this if he doesn’t want to end up with nothing. Poni also thinks that Cherington is operating as if his job is secure.
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