Starkey & Mueller

Does the Marcell Ozuna signing make the Pirates a legit threat in the NL Central? Are they better than the Brewers, Cubs and/or Reds? Poni thinks they are a team that should win games in the mid-80s, which could mean a postseason berth. Where does Ozuna fit into this lineup? And what does that lineup look like? Are the Pirates a playoff team? Do callers think the Pirates can make the playoffs? PG columnist Noah Hiles joined the show. Noah formerly covered the Pirates for the PG and still takes part in a baseball podcast. Noah isn’t sure how all of these pieces fit in the Pirates lineup after signing Marcell Ozuna to a 1-year deal earlier today. Noah said Ozuna is unquestionably a better player than Andrew McCutchen. He said the offense is better, but pitching still has to lead the way with a defense that isn’t good. Noah thinks keeping Jared Triolo in the lineup is important for what he provides on defense alone. Noah wants the Pirates to add a utilityman and another pitcher because it’s still a group of