https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-gz3mv-1301d49 With realistic openings for MLB-level catchers, firstbasemen, outfielders and starting pitchers, the Pittsburgh Pirates should start looking for more than just “measuring stick” players this offseason. True competition won’t block young prospects in the team’s future plans. When the prospect can take a job, you know they’re truly ready for The Show. Brought toContinue reading “Pirates Must Create More Competition”
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How Ke’Bryan Hayes Maps Out The Pirates’ Way
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-fj2if-12f8ae4 Bucs In The Basement shuts down any Ke’Bryan Hayes contract slander with data that shows it is already a good deal that will just get better with age. We’re also explaining why his value to the team actually shines a light on a possible team building philosophy that could narrow the gap between aContinue reading “How Ke’Bryan Hayes Maps Out The Pirates’ Way”
2022 Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers
10-19-22 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) I get why many people-especially those within the Pittsburgh Pirates Fanbase-are not fond of hearing and/or reading about prospects. I truly do. One too many times they have been burned by the call to wait for this guy or that guy, only to have them underperformContinue reading “2022 Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers”
Pirates Rule 5 Draft Preparation
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-dvhph-12f00af Craig sits down with Anthony Murphy from Pirates Prospects to discuss the players that could, should and will be protected in this year’s Rule 5 Draft, as well as the mostly likely candidates to be selected if they are not added to the Pirates 40-Man Roster! Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers theContinue reading “Pirates Rule 5 Draft Preparation”
Pirates Arbitration Numbers
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-2wviw-12e65ad Craig and Chris have a few more first base options for the Pirates, because it truly is biggest void to fill. The boys follow it up by doing some deep diving to the Pirates Upcoming Arbitration Eligible Players; and even invite a couple of them out for a beer! Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! CraigContinue reading “Pirates Arbitration Numbers”
Pirates Upcoming Decisions
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-gnzar-12ddc39 Craig and Chris talk roster decisions concerning some veterans, player development for the youngsters, a possible option at first base in 2023 and Much More! 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 oak bar to talk Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball.Continue reading “Pirates Upcoming Decisions”
Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers
10/4/22 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) I already knew compiling this week’s list was going to be possibly the biggest challenge of the season; with only 3 games on the docket, and a couple of recent promotions limiting the player pool even more. When he wasn’t injured from the end of JulyContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers”
Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers
9/28/22 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) With only one Minor League Ball Club left in action…GIANT PAUSE for all original jokes about the Pirates being a Minor League Team….I was prepared for the difficult task of compiling this week’s list from a shallow pool of players. Thankfully, the recent promoted players fromContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers”
Pirates Misinformation Is Becoming Prevalent
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-8afvm-12d4acd Craig flies solo, and goes on quite a few tangents concerning Michael Chavis, Miguel Andujar’s Comparison To Yoshi, One Knee Catching, Wil Crowe and The Pirates Defense. 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 oak bar to talk PittsburghContinue reading “Pirates Misinformation Is Becoming Prevalent”
Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers
9-21-22 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) Even though it sometimes seems as if the season just started, soon every Minor League Ballpark across America will once again become silent for the Fall and Winter months; as they already have in Bradenton, Greensboro and Altoona. For Bradenton the end of the season wasContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers”
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