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May 2023
20m 24s

"It is a very very polarizing topic."

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Pirates' broadcaster Neil Walker comes on The Fan Hotline and talks about his experience as an MLB switch-hitter and what the Pirates should do with Rodolfo Castro and his switch-hitting struggles from the left side.

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