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Podcast: Post-Gazette Sports Network: Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, Penguins and more
Episode: Pirates prospects Konnor Griffin, Esmerlyn Valdez set for Futures Game; is Bubba Chandler improving?
Description: Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley discusses the last week in the Pirates minor leagues, highlighted by Konnor Griffin and Esmerlyn Valdez's inclusion in the All-Star Futures Game. Colin starts by talking about Valdez and his meteoric rise through the prospect rankings this season, dominating at High-A Greensboro, then discusses Konnor Griffin and his similar success since being drafted No. 9 overall last year. Colin then gives his top performers of the week, highlighting Billy Cook, Bubba Chandler, Dauri Moreta, Hunter Barco, Termarr Johnson, Wilber Dotel, Antwone Kelly, Omar Alfonzo and Wyatt Sanford.