On today's episode, host Ethan Smith is joined by Adam Bittner to discuss why an extension for Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Oneil Cruz could be used as a test case with new incentives for on-field production paving the way for younger players to make more money. Also, if the prospects the Pirates bring up start filling up holes, when do the Pirates decide to pull the trigger and try and contend again?

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