The NS9 AMA with Alex Stumpf delivered one of the most detailed looks yet at the Pirates’ Winter Meetings approach, highlighting their aggressive push for Jorge Polanco, why Kyle Schwarber was their “perfect” target, and how the team plans to spread resources across multiple bats. Stumpf also clarified key rumors, from Cattell Marte’s no-trade list to the real seriousness of the Schwarber offer.