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McCutchen's status a hot topic at PiratesFest

PITTSBURGH -- With the Winter Meetings drawing near, the buzz at PiratesFest on Saturday at PNC Park was less about what the Pirates should bring in and more about who they shouldn't move out. Namely, Andrew McCutchen.

Pirates management held two question-and-answer sessions with fans and a handful of players met the media during Saturday's events. Fans' questions focused on keeping McCutchen, bound to be the subject of more trade rumors next week, and players offered a sense of satisfaction with the group they have despite last season's disappointing 75-87 record.

"As of right now I don't think we need anything," closer Felipe Rivero said.