Pirates mailbag: What's up with the bullpen?

Hello, mailbag readers. It’s been a rough stretch for the Pirates, who have dropped 12 of their last 16 games. They are off Monday, and fortunately, you can’t lose when you don’t play. (Cue dude pointing to head meme.) Anyway, they’ll return to the friendly environs of PNC Park Tuesday for three games against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Before then, though, let’s address your questions:

@fantasy_jester: hello. Just a quick question. Should the closer situation continue to be an issue...who do u see as the next closer? Thank you.

Elizabeth: It’s an interesting question, @fantasy_jester. Clint Hurdle has said the Pirates have no plans to move Felipe Vazquez out of the closer role, but it’s fair to…