Episode 296 - Spring Training Day Two ft. Konnor Griffin, Mason Montgomery, and Jared Triolo

The winning streak continues in Bradenton! The Pittsburgh Pirates make it SIX in a row after a strong showing in a World Baseball Classic exhibition matchup against Team Colombia.

On today’s episode of Bucco Bantr:

José Urquidy throws 3 scoreless innings and looks sharp on the mound

Big-time swings from Konnor Griffin, Billy Cook, and Joe Mangum power the offense

We sit down with newly acquired Pirate Mason Montgomery to talk about being traded to Pittsburgh and his first impressions of camp

Jared Triolo breaks down his recent adjustments

Griffin talks about handling the pressure and expectations during a breakout spring

The vibes in Bradenton are REAL. The young Bucs are stacking wins, the pitching looks sharp, and the competition is heating up as Opening Day approaches.

Are the Pirates building something special this spring?

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