Episode 248 - MLB Winter Meetings Recap and Pirates Offseason with ESPN's Paul Hembekides

MLB Winter Meetings RECAP: Paul Hembekides Talks Pirates Free Agency, Mitch Keller Trade Rumors & Phillies Fits

ESPN’s Paul Hembekides (“Hembo”) joins Bucco Bantr to break down the biggest Pittsburgh Pirates storylines coming out of the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings. We dive into the hottest Pirates free-agent rumors — including Luis Arraez and Ryan O’Hearn — plus the latest on Mitch Keller trade speculation and why the Philadelphia Phillies could be a real match for Pittsburgh in the trade market.

If you’re a Pirates fan looking for offseason updates, MLB rumors, trade predictions, and expert insight from one of the smartest voices at ESPN, this is the episode for you.

Topics Covered:

🔹 Pirates free agency targets

🔹 Luis Arraez & Ryan O’Hearn rumors

🔹 Mitch Keller trade market

🔹 Pirates–Phillies trade possibilities

🔹 MLB Winter Meetings news & analysis

🔹 Paul Hembekides (Hembo) on Pittsburgh’s offseason plan

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