PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – After an injury riddled 2012 season that saw the usually reliable Jeff Karstens in an on-again, off-again role because of health issues, it was expected he would no longer be with the team at season’s end.

Those suspecions seemed to be confirmed this offseason when the organization did not tender Karstens a deal.

After all was said and done, though, other circumstances made it possible for the team and Karstens to strike a one-year agreement.

“I’m where I want to be, back here in Pittsburgh with all the guys and I’m looking forward to, hopefully, a special year,” said Karstrens.

Pre-game and post-game show host, Dan Zangrilli, sat down with the longest tenured Pirate for an extended discussions of the events of the offeseason and what he expects in 2013.

Listen to the entire interview below: