Cook And Poni

Bryan De La Cruz profiles more as a DH but can play the field. His ceiling is a Teoscar Hernandez-type player. Craig thinks Chisholm would have been the better move but the Pirates weren't the second option in a deal.

The Pirates acquired outfielder Bryan De La Cruz, utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa, and reliever Jalen Beeks at the trade deadline. Ben Cherington made some solid deals, not a huge trade, but necessary ones to add offense and a reliever.

Listen to the entire Joe Starkey Show from Tuesday, 7-30-2024.

Hour four with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise. Michael doesn't think Josh Bell fits in a return as either a first baseman or DH. The Pirates are prioritizing defense over offense. He thinks Michael A. Taylor might have figured some things out. The Pirates are reportedly interested in Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz.

Hour three with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise. Pirates manager Derek Shelton joined the show. It's trade deadline day in MLB. Shelton: "I'm on the record saying I want to add to our offense." Shelton expects Aroldis Chapman to be with the Pirates following the 6pm deadline. What will the Pirates do with 5 hours left before the deadline? We ponder why Nick Yorke isn't here and going to Triple-A, plus the Pirates have made a few small moves.

Hour two with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise. Andrew wanted the Pirates to target Lane Thomas, Tommy Pham, or Jesse Winker and they've all been moved. Andrew said the Pirates aren't interested in trading significant prospects. Roman Wilson was carted off at Steelers camp after being hurt during 7 shots.Derek Shelton deserves some credit for the Pirates being where they are and what Ben Cherington has given him.

Hour one with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise. Will the Pirates make a move? They have to make a substantial move for us to be satisfied, like a Brent Rooker, Yandy Diaz, Bryan De La Cruz, or Kevin Pillar paired with another bat. Ben Cherington said 'you have to be comfortable saying no.' We're frustrated with both Nutting and Cherington failing to greenlight anything and they both have different reasons to be blamed.

Per: Francys Romero The Pirates are reportedly interested in Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz.

Michael doesn't think Josh Bell fits in a return as either a first baseman or DH. The Pirates are prioritizing defense over offense. He thinks Michael A. Taylor might have figured some things out.

What will the Pirates do with 5 hours left before the deadline? We ponder why Nick Yorke isn't here and going to Triple-A, plus the Pirates have made a few small moves.

Roman Wilson was carted off at Steelers camp after being hurt during 7 shots.Derek Shelton deserves some credit for the Pirates being where they are and what Ben Cherington has given him.

Andrew wanted the Pirates to target Lane Thomas, Tommy Pham, or Jesse Winker and they've all been moved. Andrew said the Pirates aren't interested in trading significant prospects. It would take potentially four prospects to land Brent Rooker.

We hear Bob Nightingale throw cold water on the idea the Pirates could add at the deadline. Ben Cherington said 'you have to be comfortable saying no.' We're frustrated with both Nutting and Cherington failing to greenlight anything and they both have different reasons to be blamed.

They have to make a substantial move for us to be satisfied, like a Brent Rooker, Yandy Diaz, Bryan De La Cruz, or Kevin Pillar paired with another bat.

Listen to the entire Joe Starkey Show from Monday, 7-29-2024.

Hour four with Paul Zeise. Jason thinks the Pirates will make a move, but a substantial deal is very unlikely. We'd take Tommy Pham to improve the offense. The Mets acquired Jesse Winker for very little. Pirates trade Quinn Priester to Boston for infielder Nick Yorke.

Hour three with Paul Zeise and Bob Pompeani. QB1 Russell Wilson is not practicing due to an injured calf sustained by pushing a sled. Mike Tomlin downplayed Najee's foot injury before, so what might Mike Tomlin be hiding with Wilson? Paul thinks the Pirates need to add an outfielder along with a utility guy.

Hour two with Paul Zeise and Bob Pompeani. We hear from fans on the Pirates approach at the deadline and that the Pirates aren't far from being a playoff team this season. Caller Bill in Mt. Lebanon compliments the Pirates for doing well despite a $85 million payroll compared to the Mets at $300 million.

Hour one with Paul Zeise and Bob Pompeani. he Pirates lost two of three in Arizona but are still two games back in the wild card race. They need to be better and add abat to make the playoffs. We hear a call from Chad in Chambersburg who talked to Dan Zangrilli about how Ben Cherington has not made a move.