Yinz Above Replacement: A show about the Pittsburgh Pirates

2:00 Chris Archer sidelined 6-8 months after undergoing surgery to relieve symptoms of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome; Is this the end of the line for Archer in Pittsburgh?13:30 Replacement options inside the rotation for Archer29:20 Pirates roster prediction version 3.0: Expanded game-day list, plus taxi squad; OF depth31:30 Cole Tucker and the rest of the infield37:00 The latest between the MLB-MLBPAFollow Rob on Twitter: @RobBiertempfelFollow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt TheAthletic.com/free90days

1:50 Are we closer to seeing baseball?7:00 A former player reaches out to Rob to share his thoughts on the current situation11:00 "In the end both sides will win something"14:15 A sense of urgency19:00 The Oakland Athletics' decision to not pay their minor league players. Will the Pittsburgh Pirates go that route?25:00 The best players to wear every jersey number in Pirates history29:20 What if the draft order still alternated? Ken Griffey Jr. a Pirate? Alex Rodriguez with the Dodgers?32:40 Mark Merchant got a larger signing bonus than WHO?36:15 Barry Bonds dissing Willie StargellFollow Rob on Twitter: @RobBiertempfelFollow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt TheAthletic.com/free90days

00:45 ‘Could this be the one?': The mystery behind Bill Mazeroski's Game 7 jersey15:45 Rob has Stan Terlecki's jersey from the 80's, but how did he get it?21:40 Sports cards and flipping cards28:00 Re-imagining the '55 Clemente: How 5 artists honored an iconic baseball card37:15 Kevin Kramer sidelined 4-6 months following hip surgery38:00 Health proposals: Are we getting closer to seeing baseball?Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobBiertempfelFollow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt https://theathletic.com/1823215/2020/05/21/could-this-be-the-one-the-mystery-behind-bill-mazeroskis-game-7-jersey/ https://theathletic.com/1815187/2020/05/20/re-imagining-the-55-clemente-how-5-artists-honored-an-iconic-baseball-card/?source=emp_shared_article

1:45 Abbreviated MLB Draft; Impact on the Pirates and the rest of MLB11:30 Keith Law's 2020 MLB mock draft: First-round projection 1.0; What way should the Pirates go with their first pick?18:10 The latest on MLB-MLBPA negotiations on 2020 season34:00 What does the universal DH do for the Pirates?43:00 The Jeff Locke gameFollow Rob on Twitter: @RobBiertempfelFollow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt To save 40% off a subscription to The Athletic, go to theathletic.com/yinz

Rob Biertempfel and Stephen J. Nesbitt welcome Adam Berry to the show. Adam covers the Pittsburgh Pirates for MLB.com as he shares some insight from his series on general manager Ben Cherington. The trio discuss what went wrong after the 2016 season as they revisit a few questionable trades in the organization.1:20 Adam's path to covering the Pirates2:50 What went wrong after the 2015 season?16:20 Revisiting the Gerrit Cole and Andrew McCutchen trades20:35 If Corey Dickerson doesn't catch fire, do the Pirates make the Chris Archer trade?26:00 Shane Baz, player development and communication breakdown32:40 Adam shares insight from his series on Ben Cherington47:25 The BBWAA; How to handle awards if baseball returns this season54:00 Universal DH; Is it time?Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobBiertempfelFollow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbittFollow Adam on Twitter: @adamdberry To save 40% off a subscription to The Athletic, go to theathletic.com/yinz. 

1:30 Derek Shelton on Cederlind's performance during a spring showing4:40 Blake talks about his setup which has allowed him to train during quarantine6:30 The drawback of throwing 100 MPH during his sessions7:00 Blake impresses his Pirates teammates with his kicking skills, but he was feeling the pressure; He may also have a future with the Steelers!9:30 What life is like in Turlock, California and the baseball scene in the area12:45 Why Blake chose not to sign with the Minnesota Twins when they drafted him in 2015 and how he's developed since then15:00 Blake shares how he's building a secondary pitch17:20 Blake talks new management, how comfortable he felt during camp and blonde wigs19:45 His love for fastball terms20:44 Hair role models and nicknames25:25 Rob and Stephen discuss a few takeaways from Ben Cherington's thoughts on a possible MLB startupFollow Rob on Twitter: @RobBiertempfelFollow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt To save 40% off a subscription to The Athletic, go to theathletic.com/yinz.

5:00 Rob apologizes to Jason for a tipsy phone call back in 2000, after he signed what is still the largest contract in Pirates history7:55 Jason shares how he and his wife are trying to help people throughout the pandemic10:35 The challenges minor leaguers, prospects and seniors have without baseball12:15 The chances of MLB returning and possible scenarios15:40 What it was like to play in the Arizona Fall League against Michael Jordan and what MJ owes Jason!19:50 What Jason loved so much about Three Rivers Stadium, minus the piece of cartilage the Zamboni took from him22:15 What worked so well early on in his career, how he was able to sustain the success while catching and his time hitting leadoff, and three times as a cleanup hitter!26:25 His short time on the Hall of Fame ballot28:00 What he remembers from catching a 10-inning no-hitter from Francisco Cordova and Ricardo Rincon32:00 Changes in the game over the last decade35:15 Kendall's take on the Houston Astros and what he would have done if someone was banging on a trash can when he played41:15 Playing with Garry Sheffield at the All-Star Game after getting into a brawl with him days before43:45 Thoughts on the new direction in Pittsburgh: "I know that I'd be a good manager"50:30 "I'm the best driver and parker in all of Kansas."51:50 The Freak Show year in 1997Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobBiertempfelFollow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbittFollow Jason on Twitter: @jasondkendall18 To save 40% off a subscription to The Athletic, go to theathletic.com/yinz.

Rob Biertempfel and Stephen J. Nesbitt present The Athletic's Pittsburgh Pirates fans survey. They share the results from the survey which included questions about the state of the team, the future outlook, recent moves, management, ownership, all-time favorite player and more! Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobBiertempfelFollow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt To save 40% off a subscription to The Athletic, go to theathletic.com/yinz.

Rob Biertempfel and Stephen J. Nesbitt welcome in The Athletic's Everton duo, Greg O'Keeffe & Paddy Boyland who host Gwlad Tidings. They discuss the similarities between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Everton as well as the rivalries each club has. Rob shares his love for Everton and how Pittsburgh fans can relate to Everton fans. They also discuss the differences each reporter has when it comes to covering their teams.Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobBiertempfelFollow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbittFollow Greg on Twitter: @GregOKFollow Patrick on Twitter: @Paddy_Boyland To save 40% off a subscription to The Athletic, go to theathletic.com/yinz.

3:50 How realistic is it that we could see baseball resuming in May in Arizona?17:45 Out of the Park Baseball: The people in Pittsburgh are not happy with Rob's recent trade!23:45 Favorite player series & one-hit wonders32:40 Want to have a catch or play catch?34:40 The Athletic's Pirates fan surveyFollow Rob on Twitter: @RobBiertempfelFollow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt To save 40% off a subscription to The Athletic, go to theathletic.com/yinz.

Rob Biertempfel and Stephen J. Nesbitt share their thoughts on whether they think fans will see baseball in 2020. They suggest different scenarios fans could potentially see, including a season without a World Series. Rob and Stephen also wonder if Bob Nutting would consider selling the Pirates anytime soon with everything that has happened lately.Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobBiertempfelFollow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt To save 40% off a subscription to The Athletic, go to theathletic.com/yinz.

Rob Biertempfel and Stephen J. Nesbitt welcome Jameson Taillon of the Pittsburgh Pirates to the show. The trio talk about Taillon's rehab, his involvement with the MLBPA, the effect of the coronavirus, what a shortened season could look like or what a cancelled season would mean and more!Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobBiertempfelFollow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt To save 40% off a subscription to The Athletic, go to theathletic.com/yinz.

1:30 Ben Cherington hopeful season will happen4:30 What happens with the players salaries? CBA, service time issues and more10:30 When is the earliest we could see baseball again?13:30 Spring training takeaways before the shutdown30:30 Possible contract extensions43:30 The Athletic Pittsburgh's social-distancing survival guideFollow Rob on Twitter: @RobBiertempfelFollow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbitt To save 40% off a subscription to The Athletic, go to theathletic.com/yinz.

00:25 Rob Biertempfel and Stephen Nesbitt are joined by Mark Simon of Sports Info Solutions, formerly Baseball Info Solutions. They chat about some of the data and analytics they provide when it comes to defensive run saved, and why Jarrod Dyson checks out well.8:45 Colin Moran's defensive runs saved and good throw rate from 201914:05 Ke'Bryan Hayes' outlook16:00 Jacob Stallings: The brightest spot on defense19:20 Prioritizing defense all over the diamond and how it helps pitching24:00 Can good defense make up for a lack of offense?27:50 More about The Fielding Bible32:00 A deep look into the 2020 starting rotation; Who is the Opening Day starter?Follow Rob on Twitter: @RobBiertempfelFollow Stephen on Twitter: @stephenjnesbittFollow Mark on Twitter: @MarkASimonSays https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25VZGGQ To save 40% off a subscription to The Athletic, go to theathletic.com/yinz.

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