bruceletterle

That's it. I think Grok got most of it correct. I might argue that the catcher spot is better and I'm hopeful that Murf Gray can plug in at third base by midseason.

#6 **Overall defense and outfield depth** also warrant attention. Cruz’s knee is a question mark after he sat late in the season. Jake Mangum provides contact and speed but limit…

#5 **Starting pitching depth** is a concern. The Pirates finished the year with only three healthy starters (Skenes, Chandler, Jones). Keller and Braxton Ashcraft both dealt with…

#4 **Third base** is widely viewed as the biggest positional need regardless of Lowe. Gonzales and Triolo are utility types, not everyday solutions. The free-agent class is thin …

#3 ### Positions that most need improvement **Second base** is the clearest hole if Lowe walks. Nick Gonzales (who played a lot of third) and Jared Triolo can fill in, and Termar…

There's a lot more, but I'm thinking you guys will not like me posting this much stuff. Let me know if I should finish. There's probably another 4 posts to finish it.

#2 The three impending free agents are second baseman Brandon Lowe (team-best ~5 WAR, 35 homers, improved defense and clubhouse presence), lefty reliever Gregory Soto, and vetera…

I asked Grok what the Pirates needed to improve for next year and gave it a $120M salary cap. The answer is pretty accurate in my opinion. I'll split it into a couple posts, as it…

Great win last night! Nice to have Konner back. Jones was outstanding.

We're starting a winning streak today!

O'Hearn out 6-8 weeks they say. Flores at 1B tonight. Hopefully Horwitz back soon.

Adding Doval is a plus, good fastball and closer experience. One year of arbitration left. Depends on who we gave up.