https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-thnxc-147b026 Craig leads off the show by dispelling claims concerning Henry Davis’ development; which eventually leads into a discussion about International Bonus Pool Space and the professional debuts of numerous 2023 MLB Draft Picks for your Pittsburgh Pirates. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan;Continue reading “Minor League News and Brews: International Bonus SPACE and MLB Draft Pick Debuts”
Author Archives: Craig W. Toth
The Pirates Are Building A Culture
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hm76y-1476c89 Craig and Chris start off by comparing the culture within the Pirates Clubhouse to those of other rebuilding teams, and end by trying to make roster decisions for 2024 and beyond; including the possibility of trading a player that is presumably a part of the core. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers theContinue reading “The Pirates Are Building A Culture”
Minor League News and Brews: Draft Dollars, Farm System Rankings and Player Development
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-nymqp-1471bd3 Craig sits down to talk about the money that Pirates left on the table in the 2023 MLB Draft, the Newest Fangraphs Farm System Rankings that has your team at #1 and the history of the Developmental Department within the Minors since Ben Cherington took over. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The BucsContinue reading “Minor League News and Brews: Draft Dollars, Farm System Rankings and Player Development”
Pirates Split With Tigers: Fall In Matinee 6-3:(48-59)
8-2-23 – By Craig W. Toth – @BucsBasement on Twitter There were a stretch of games-even with the team wasn’t playing/hitting particularly well-that the Pirates seemed to have a knack for getting to a ball clubs ace. Today wasn’t one of those unexpected occasions. Prior to the matinee from PNC-and especially up until around 6Continue reading “Pirates Split With Tigers: Fall In Matinee 6-3:(48-59)”
Pirates Trade Deadline Observations
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-cr3qs-146e183 Craig and Chris look at the moves the Pirates made-minus Hedges and Castro-leading up to the MLB Trade Deadline, as well as where they might have missed the mark concerning some potential opportunities to improve the team for the future. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, andContinue reading “Pirates Trade Deadline Observations”
Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: Time Flies Through July
8/1/23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) They say time flies when you are having fun; but, the same could be said for what happens when you are insanely busy. Over the past month I have gone on two vacations, celebrated a National Holiday in the middle of the week and had myContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospect Performers: Time Flies Through July”
Pirates Coaching Decisions And Possible Trade Candidates
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-r3q7i-14645dd Craig and Chris discuss whether or not Derek Shelton and Andy Haines should be on the hot seat(s), as well as the likely-and maybe not so likely-trade candidates in the Pirates Organization. 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 homemadeContinue reading “Pirates Coaching Decisions And Possible Trade Candidates”
Minor League News and Brews: Pirates MLB Draft Recap And Future Prospect Rankings
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-h89kg-145ebbe Craig attempts to explain the differences between the over slot discussion after the 2021 MLB Draft and the one that just took place; while explaining where the “extra money” could still go. He also takes a look at how the Pirates Prospect Rankings will change with the recent promotions and upcoming additions. Craig TothContinue reading “Minor League News and Brews: Pirates MLB Draft Recap And Future Prospect Rankings”
The Pirates Continuous Free Fall Frustrations
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ipzc2-145b89d Craig and Chris sit down to try to talk Pirates Fans through the obvious frustrations that they are feeling about the state of the team at this point in the season, as well as where they are in the rebuild. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, andContinue reading “The Pirates Continuous Free Fall Frustrations”
Minor League News And Brews: Pirates Prospect Promotion Parade
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-m4bjx-14574cc In this statistic heavy episode, Craig looks at the promotions that have been made throughout the Pirates Organization, as well as how each of the prospects have performed at their new levels. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especially when it comes toContinue reading “Minor League News And Brews: Pirates Prospect Promotion Parade”
Steel City Pirates 