SAN DIEGO -- The question centered around how Derek Shelton's managing in 2023. His answer tipped the Pirates' hand for their early season catching plans.
When asking if he anticipates needing to make any adjustments as a manager with a wave of prospects due to be promoted in 2023, this reporter cited Endy Rodriguez and Henry Davis as two examples.
"Well, with those two guys specifically," Shelton started his response, "I mean, they're going to start in the minor leagues."
Considering Rodriguez is the only catcher on the Pirates' 40 man roster, that raises several questions, the most pertinent being, who will catch then?