This offseason could go just about a million different directions folks. We have all almost come together as one to shout the obvious needs at 1B and SP, but maybe we’re not thinking of this the right way.
Monthly Archives: October 2023
Hump Day Pirates Q&A
Wow, yinz didn’t disappoint, that’s a ton of questions.
Pirates Impending Arbitrations Decisions
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-sm4ds-14c9b5b Craig and Chris begin the show with some friendly banter about the MLB Playoffs, before getting down to business to discuss the Pirates players that are eligible for arbitration in 2024. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy Chris at a 9-foot homemade oakContinue reading “Pirates Impending Arbitrations Decisions”
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Outside Looking In
If the Pirates execute this off season, and get at least a little more lucky on the injury front in 2024, good shot the Pirates will at least get a taste of post season ball.
What’s McCutchen’s Role Here in 2024?
You’re not supposed to look at Andrew McCutchen and talk to his ability being limited to primarily DH. You’re certainly not supposed to mention that’s not exactly ideal for how this roster is shaping up.
Minor League News And Brews: Headlines From The Pirates System
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-c8p6b-14c44ea Craig closes the book on Jon Nunnally, and discusses the Pirates Prospects in the the Arizona Fall League; along with the purpose of this developmental league and the new rules changes that are being tested out. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especiallyContinue reading “Minor League News And Brews: Headlines From The Pirates System”
Paul Skenes Should….
At the end of the day, I’d simply remind you that this is a prospect. A truly highly evolved prospect. A truly likely to succeed prospect.
Hump Day Pirates Q&A
Quality questions equal fun answers to write. Thanks everyone let’s keep going with these all off season.
Pirates Enter The Off-Season
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-eb8zh-14c0375 Craig and Chris talk about Jon Nunnally being relieved of his duties in Altoona and Ben Cherington’s comments about Henry Davis continuing to be a catcher, before moving on to see how Ke’Bryan Hayes, Jack Suwinski and Mitch Keller performed this season; based on the metrics that the guys pointed out as being theContinue reading “Pirates Enter The Off-Season”
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – 76-86 is a Significant Improvement, Time to Add
This offseason, the payroll will increase. Some players will be rewarded in arbitration, probably looking at another extension or two and yes, they’ll have to add payroll either in free agency or via trades.
Steel City Pirates 