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What happens to Nick Gonzales if the Pittsburgh Pirates can’t bring back Brandon Lowe?
On today’s OffBeat mailbag, Alex Stumpf explains why moving Gonzales back to second base might be Pittsburgh’s best option and which infielders could make sense at third base.
Plus, Alex answers your questions about whether the Pirates need a left-handed starting pitcher, what to expect from Esmerlyn Valdez, and whether Bryan Reynolds should begin transitioning into a full-time DH role.
Topics:
* Nick Gonzales’ future at second base
* Brandon Lowe and the Pirates’ infield plans
* Edmundo Sosa and potential third-base additions
* Pittsburgh’s need for left-handed pitching
* Esmerlyn Valdez’s upside
* Bryan Reynolds and the DH conversation
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