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The Pirates want Brandon Lowe back. They also need to move quickly this offseason. Can they accomplish both?
On today's OffBeat, Alex Stumpf breaks down Ben Cherington's comments from the GM Meetings, Lowe's upcoming qualifying offer decision, and why Pittsburgh may be running out of time to address its biggest roster needs.
With a potential MLB lockout approaching, waiting on Lowe could complicate everything.
**Chapters**
00:00 – The Pirates' conflicting priorities
01:06 – What Ben Cherington said in Las Vegas
02:22 – Brandon Lowe's qualifying offer
04:15 – Can Pittsburgh make moves while waiting?
06:00 – The looming lockout
07:22 – Larine Co.
08:34 – Other ways to bring Lowe back
10:19 – Why Lowe is so important
12:01 – How long can the Pirates wait?
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