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Where does Jared Jones work into the mix once he returns?

Jason, the news yesterday about Tony Clark coming out, he stepping away from his role with the MLB Players Association.

You got to talk to a couple of players about that, their quick reaction to that, because things are pointing in the direction of a potential work stoppage in 2027.

What has been the initial response or feel that some of the Buccos have had?

And I know every Pirates fan out there is worried about this guy.

Jack Sawinski was DFA'd the other day when the news about Marcelo Zuna became official per the team.

What happens to Sawinski?

Does he go anywhere or is he right back in the Pirates organization after getting DFA'd?

I had a guy on Bucko Talk last season call in and compare him to Mickey Mantle.

That was our guy Bob in Newcastle.

That was one of the more surprising comparisons I've ever gotten.

Jason, I may run into you this weekend.

I'm going on my bachelor party going down to Tampa.

I'm going to take in not the home game on Sunday.

I think the boys are going to go to Clearwater to see the Buccos and Phillies.

I know it's a little split squad action that day.

We'll figure it out, man.

I hope I do.

Jason Mackey covers the Pirates for the PG.

Jason, thanks for taking the time, man.