Let’s Talk Pens

[Let’s Talk Pens @LetsTalkPIT]

There’s too much going on in the world of PGH sports right now to sit on the sidelines. I made a medium account to share some thoughts. I’ll start with Geno…and a little ode to Mike Lange. #LetsGoPens https://t.co/XPI8Z9YFSV

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If Ben Cherington can’t find an arm or two to sure up this bullpen, it undoes every bit of good will he’s built up with me for the rest of the roster. It’s the most obvious glaring need. Do something.

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This bullpen is so ASS.

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@AGretz He’s also not a 3B. They moved the gold glover off of third base. It is not a better defensive alignment this way.

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And they’re still last place in the division. I hate it here 😩

[Dan Zangrilli @DanZangrilli]

The Pirates have 30 wins by June 1 for the first time since 2013.

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@ThePoniExpress Will Howard was a sixth round pick. He has yet to play an NFL snap. Why would he fetch anything more than a sixth round pick?

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Maybe the Pirates should trade for Ian Happ. They may never lose again. Let’s reincarnate Matt Carpenter while we’re at it too.

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@ThePoniExpress Well if they plan on trading him and keeping Mason/Allar, they’re certainly not going to come out and tell the media that he sucks.

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Credit to GMBC on finding and acquiring Spencer Horwitz. He’s quite the ball player.

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This really was peak NASCAR right here.

[ChaseFan No. 9 - RIP KFB @chasefan_9]

Brad and Denny are the ONLY two active drivers in this photo as of this post. Let that sink in.

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The Hurricanes look like a team that hasn’t had to get up for anything for 11 days now. This could get ugly quick. I expect a jump from the Canes at the intermission.

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@AGretz I think considering how his career started, it’s a fortunate thing. Considering he was supposed to be the best pure hitter in his draft class, it’s unfortunate.

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@BoltsyAmsterdam @Pirates Lawrence should’ve been sent away with or without options.

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That was just a ball don’t lie moment after Griffin got the free base.

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When you re-read Kyle Dubas’ quotes from yesterday, it has to leave you excited. I mean the guy is always brutally honest when he talks and always takes accountability for everything. He’s also willing to say that the team isn’t close no matter how many feather that ruffles.

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Paul Skenes had one bad start at the beginning of the year and lost to the Cardinals bc that’s what he does. His ERA is down below 2 again anyway. But there’s still people out there saying he’s not the best pitcher in the MLB right now. FOH

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@JoeStarkey1 If you could undo one move each for the Pens, Pirates, and Steelers over the last ten years that you believe sent each team spiraling away from contention, what would they be?

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Spencer Horwitz!

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Dubas locked up two more players this morning and the Pens are still a top this list.

[Spotrac @spotrac]

With the 2026-27 #NHL salary cap now finalized at $104M, a few notable cap space projections:

1. Pittsburgh, $45M
2. San Jose, $41M
3. Anaheim, $40M
4. Chicago, $40M
5. Columbus, $40M
...
30. Montreal, $9M
31. Vegas, $4M
32. Colorado, $3M

Full List: https://t.co/aLnUP8bGHK

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@JWick49662 @MikeAsti11 They’ve changed the DC how many times since LeBeau and pay a bunch of old dudes to carry the team.

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I’m not disagreeing with his notion but the tired old line of “*insert year here* draft class is going to be insane” has got to end at some point right?

[Marcus Mosher @Marcus_Mosher]

The 2027 draft is widely considered one of the best QB drafts in years.

And yet, Pittsburgh is choosing the QB who is least likely to get them a top-10 pick, but also keeping them from being a relevant contender.

Just an incredible lack of foresight.