Don Kelly Winter Meetings Press Conference | Pittsburgh Pirates
Don Kelly breaks down his first Winter Meetings as Pirates manager, touching on offseason priorities, pitching depth, and how additions like Jhostynxon Garcia fit into the 2026 plan. He also dives into development updates on Oneil Cruz, Joey Bart, and the next wave of young talent.
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Show Notes
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly speaks from Orlando on Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings, discussing his first Meetings as manager and his increased role in offseason decision-making. Kelly breaks down the focus on adding offense for 2026, why the Pirates’ pitching depth is a major selling point, and his thoughts on newly added Jhostynxon Garcia.
He also touches on Oneil Cruz’s offseason work, Joey Bart’s defensive versatility, young player development, and how prospects like Konnor Griffin are evaluated. Kelly reflects on Pittsburgh’s identity, what winning in the city means to him, and the mindset the team wants to carry into 2026.
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