Jim Rosati
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412➡️502 | Pirates fan/Masochist | -0.6 WAR podcaster for @northshorenine.com | #L1C4 | Bob Nutting should be in jail | It's not my birthday
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What do you do with Oneil Cruz? 👀

We dive into the dilemma on this week’s Bucco Brew — plus MLB playoffs talk, Matt Hague staying, and an Arizona Fall League update.

Watch/Listen to Bucco Brew Powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea: northshorenine.com/2025/10/13/t...
The Oneil Cruz Dilemma: What Do You Do With Him?
The latest Bucco Brew episode discusses Oneil Cruz’s future with the Pirates, analyzing his performance, comparisons to Josh Bell, and organizational needs while including MLB playoff updates…
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Tony Blanco Jr. hit a 120.4 mph rocket — the 15th hardest ball in Statcast history 😳

We break down his monster day, plus outings from Josh Loeschorn & Jaden Woods in our Day 2 AFL recap from Arizona.

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Tony Blanco Jr. Hits the 15th Hardest Ball In Statcast Era | Arizona Fall League Day 2 Recap
Tony Blanco Jr. excelled on Day 2 of the Arizona Fall League, hitting a 120.4 mph double while demonstrating patience and skill.
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Pirates prospects went OFF on Day 1 of our Arizona Fall League trip 🔥

Esmerlyn Valdez – 5th HR in 6 games
Tony Blanco Jr. – 464 ft tank
Will Taylor – 2 hits + SB

We were there for all of it. Catch our full Day 1 recap: northshorenine.com/2025/10/17/e...
Esmerlyn Valdez & Tony Blanco Jr. Put On a Show | Arizona Fall League Day 1 Recap
Pirates prospects excelled on Day 1 of the Arizona Fall League, highlighted by Esmerlyn Valdez’s homer and Tony Blanco Jr.’s impressive 464-foot blast.
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What do you do with Oneil Cruz? 👀

We dive into the dilemma on this week’s Bucco Brew — plus MLB playoffs talk, Matt Hague staying, and an Arizona Fall League update.

Watch/Listen to Bucco Brew Powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea: northshorenine.com/2025/10/13/t...
The Oneil Cruz Dilemma: What Do You Do With Him?
The latest Bucco Brew episode discusses Oneil Cruz’s future with the Pirates, analyzing his performance, comparisons to Josh Bell, and organizational needs while including MLB playoff updates…
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We break down the Pirates’ road struggles, Bubba Chandler’s big start, and why Konnor Griffin’s monster first pro season has everyone talking 2026. Plus a full Arizona Fall League preview.

Watch/Listen to Bucco Brew Powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea: northshorenine.com/2025/09/15/k...
Konnor Griffin Year 1 Breakdown & Key AFL Storylines for the Pirates
The latest Bucco Brew, powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea, delivered a deep dive into the Pirates’ present struggles and a bright look toward the future. Hosts Anthony DiNardo and Jim Rosati opened…
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i banged the "it's pointless to complain about andy haines because hitting coaches barely matter" drum, but there's something wrong on a deep level with an organization where every single hitter gets worse the longer they're there.

again: RUN FOR THE HILLS, KONNOR! DEMAND A TRADE!
Oneil Cruz has been one of MLB’s worst hitters for months.
What’s gone wrong, can it be fixed, and what does it mean for the Pirates’ future?

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Should We Worry About Oneil Cruz?
The latest Bucco Brew episode discusses the Pirates’ struggles after facing the Brewers, focusing on Bubba Chandler’s debut and Oneil Cruz’s slump. The show also highlights postseason p…
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