Episode eight of The Pirates Prospects Podcast can be downloaded or streamed below. This episode includes analysis from Tom Bragg (@TomBraggSports) and James Santelli (@JamesSantelli) on the Pirates. Highlights of the show include:
**We looked at the injury to Wandy Rodriguez, and debated whether the Pirates should call up Gerrit Cole. Also, what kind of pitcher will Cole be when he first comes up?
**The offense has been struggling lately, including a one hitter against the Braves. What are some solutions?
**One solution could be upgrading the offense at third base, and maybe the “Platoon Pedro Alvarez” talk will come up later in the year. For now, he’s playing some surprising defense.
**Tom was recording from Appalachian Power Park with West Virginia taking batting practice, giving the sounds of Stetson Allie and Raul Fortunato hitting bombs in the background of the show.
**We talk the new season of Arrested Development and Game of Thrones (we try to avoid spoilers, but Tom does a horrible job with Game of Thrones), which are two shows you have to watch. Also, James talks about how he hates when people say “you have to watch this show”. Except for the Pirates Prospects Podcast, of course. You have to listen to this show.
Click here to download the show (right-click and “Save Link As”) or stream it below.
