2-28-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X As the rebuild has progressed for the Pirates, there have been less and less real “battles” in Spring Training. Sure, a utility role or a 4th outfielder consistently has competition but the team, despite however you may feel about it, have started nailing down specific players at specificContinue reading “Oh, Henry!”
Monthly Archives: February 2025
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – Actual Baseball to Talk About…
In Spring Training, players like Matt Gorski face scrutiny over their potential. Fans often rush to judgments while teams evaluate players’ development and readiness for major league roles.
That sounds about Right… field
By now I’m sure you’ve heard that the Pirates aren’t “on the doorstep of anything”? Not to defend General Manager Ben Cherington here (in and of itself that quote looks pretty bad) but come on. Context matters and in context this quote was pretty innocuous. The context? In case you missed it, Dejan Kovacevic, creatorContinue reading “That sounds about Right… field”
More Than Anything, Andrew Heaney Changes the Math
The Pirates signed veteran pitcher Andrew Heaney, enhancing rotation stability and delaying reliance on younger players, covering crucial innings while improving overall performance statistics.
Outlook Hayesy
2-21-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X One of the players for whom fans have had the most up-and-down expectations and results over the past few years, Ke’Bryan Hayes has had some high highs and some low lows in his first five seasons in black and gold. He surged to a stellar Covid-abbreviated 2020 beforeContinue reading “Outlook Hayesy”
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – Games Start This Week
The article discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates’ promising starting pitching talent, emphasizing the importance of developing affordable options for sustained success while addressing injury concerns and potential roster moves.
The Offseason Cycle Transitions to Spring Training
The author reflects on the challenges of being a Pirates fan, addressing team projections and fan experiences amidst frustration over management while maintaining a deep love for baseball.
Can David Put His Struggles to Bed-nar?
2-14-2025 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pitchers and catchers reported this week and while there are a number of young arms catching looks down in Bradenton, another one enters this spring with a lot to prove as David Bednar hopes to overcome the issues that plagued his underwhelming 2024 after a stretch where heContinue reading “Can David Put His Struggles to Bed-nar?”
Bucs Prospect Watch – Termarr Johnson
Termarr Johnson, the Pirates’ fourth overall pick in 2022, has shown different performance than expected. While stats are disappointing, his strong strike zone awareness bodes well for future success.
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – Ready or Not, Here Comes Baseball
As the baseball season nears, reflections on team decisions and draft outcomes reveal mixed feelings on the Pirates’ potential, roster depth, and management accountability heading into 2025.
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