https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-c89cm-11bc945 They went late into the night on Monday trying to hammer out a new CBA before MLB’s self-imposed deadline to prevent a delay to the 2022 season. We also have Daniel Victor from Prospects 1500 to tell you why Mitch Keller is about to turn a big corner…if we get to the season…maybe…who knows.Continue reading “Let’s Make A Deal?”
Author Archives: Craig W. Toth
Through The Prospect Porthole: Carving Up The Complex League
2-26-22 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement On Twitter) A couple of blog posts ago I wrote about the general overuse of the terms underrated, overrated, under the radar, relative unknown, forgotten or even breakout when it came to describing Pirates Prospects in the Farm System. Towards the end of my rant piece I madeContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Carving Up The Complex League”
What Really Matters For The Pirates In 2022?
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-gqeun-11b280b Monday may have been the most progressive day in the CBA Negotiations thus far, but are you terribly concerned about what actually ends up in the final agreement? Sure we are going to break it all down for you, but then robot umps whisk us away to another part of the multiverse. Upon ourContinue reading “What Really Matters For The Pirates In 2022?”
Top 5 Pirates Prospects: Dropping The Hammer
2-18-22 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) With the amount of curling that has been ingested in my home over the past week or so, accompanied by my family’s regular viewings of Marvel movies featuring Thor wielding his trusty Mjölnir, it’s no wonder I have hammers on the brain. Eventually, as the circuitsContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospects: Dropping The Hammer”
A Pirates Spring Training On Hold
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-zitbr-11a9e36 Pitchers & catchers should be reporting this week. Instead we have slow-moving CBA negotiations. In the end, though, only one group is innocent and they will be hurt the most. Joe Drake from Prospects Live also joins us to talk about some exciting names he observed down on the farm. Craig Toth covers theContinue reading “A Pirates Spring Training On Hold”
Top 5 Pirates Prospects: Peaking My Interest
2-11-22 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement On Twitter) Nowadays it feels like every prospect-especially when it comes to the Pirates-needs to be labeled as something. Whether it be underrated, overrated, under the radar, relative unknown, forgotten, or any variation of these designations, they have to be seen as something; which is somewhat mind bogglingContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospects: Peaking My Interest”
The Most Dangerous Game
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-civ6q-11a0360 Are you angry about the MLB Lockout? We’re with you. Let’s start throwing people out of baseball who make the game worse, and imagine the true reality behind ownership wealth. We go down a rabbit hole of conspiracy theories that may be wrapped in truth as Pirates fans wait for their game to return.Continue reading “The Most Dangerous Game”
Weathering The Storm Of Pirates Prospect Predictions
2-6-22 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) Over the past few weeks multiple storm fronts have passed through Western Pennsylvania; leaving behind a jumbled mess of snow and ice. Obviously this isn’t anything new to those of us who have lived in the area for as long as I have-43 years in June.Continue reading “Weathering The Storm Of Pirates Prospect Predictions”
Through The Prospect Porthole: Differing Opinions Concerning Carmen Mlodzinski’s Timeline
2-3-22 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement On Twitter) Obviously this off-season hasn’t really been close to normal in any way, shape, or form; unless of course you take the regular posts and articles from armchair GM’s, attempting to predict potential lineups and rotations for the Pirates during the upcoming season into consideration. Because onContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Differing Opinions Concerning Carmen Mlodzinski’s Timeline”
Rebuilding The Pirates, With David Samson
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-j5s5c-1194837 David Samson ran two front offices for the Montreal Expos and Miami Marlins. He has done a few rebuilds and won a World Series. So, what does he think about what the Pittsburgh Pirates are doing? We ask questions and get some honest evaluations from the front office veteran. Hear how he evaluates BenContinue reading “Rebuilding The Pirates, With David Samson”
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