Gerry Dulac

Edward Florentino, a 19-year-old outfielder, is 28.

And Seth Hernandez, the first-round pick from a year ago, is number 38.

I wouldn't wait a second longer.

I would give him a contract right in front of him.

And it also has a club option at the end of it, so it's basically a nine-year deal.

The price will just keep going up because he's the number one prospect.

Like, O'Neal Cruz was a highly regarded prospect.

Yeah, I don't think he will.

I would also wait a month unless they get the contract done with him before the start of the year, and then I would have him there.

Yes, the contract I would sign right now.

Why wouldn't you bring him up right now?

Because if you don't have the contract signed, I would rather delay his return for the year of control.

Joe, Jason Mackey talked to Paul Skeens.

Yeah.

So also a note that Zangrilli put out there.

Paul Skeens, Bubba Chandler, and Connor Griffin will all not be at Pirate Fest this weekend.

So Skeens is going to be at the writer's dinner for winning the Cy Young.

I think that's a fair excuse.

Connor Griffin is on his honeymoon.

Fair excuse.