Pirates season preview: Did Ben Cherington do enough for the rotation? When will Paul Skenes arrive?

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On the Pitching In baseball podcast, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner the preview the club's 2024 season ahead of opening day Thursday against the Miami Marlins. What grade does GM Ben Cherington deserve for this offseason, in which he acquired starters Marco Gonzales and Martin Perez but still has a rotation that lacks depth behind them and Mitch Keller? Why was the club comfortable breaking camp with No. 3 rated prospect Jared Jones on the roster but not No. 1 overall MLB draft pick Paul Skenes? And when will Skenes arrive in the big leagues?

Our duo tackles those questions, the offense's potential to be productive with a healthy Oneil Cruz back in the lineup and predictions for win totals, placement in the National League Central division and wild-card races, etc.

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