Cody, Nathan, and Dougie Fresh hop on for an emergency podcast to discuss the Pirates signing Marcell Ozuna to a 1-year / $12m deal (mutual option for 2027).

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are still working to upgrade the roster — and we’re breaking it all down on today’s Bucco Brew.

Today's show focuses on:

• The signing of José Urquidy and what he brings to the Pirates’ staff.
• Ongoing trade talks involving Isaac Paredes and how he could impact the lineup
• What it would take for the Pirates to land Paredes
• A full preview of Pitchers & Catchers reporting this week
• What to watch for as Spring Training officially begins

With camp opening and roster decisions approaching, the Pirates still have work to do — and we’re diving into what’s realistic, what’s next, and what it means for 2026.

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Join North Shore Nine as Jim sits down with Pittsburgh Pirates fourth-round pick Gustavo Melendez to rip 2025 Bowman Draft cards and talk about his journey to pro baseball.

In this episode, Gustavo discusses:

Collecting baseball cards as a kid
Signing nearly 5,000 autographs
Playing in the Puerto Rican Winter League
Facing MLB pitchers like Alexis Díaz
Representing Puerto Rico and honoring Roberto Clemente
Preparing for his first Pirates spring training

Plus, we reveal the best card pulls from the break and react live!

If you’re a Pirates fan, prospect follower, or baseball card collector, this is a must-watch episode.

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