One of the most interesting things that could come from shortening the season is either the actual, or perceived elimination of the MLB Trade Deadline.
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Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
Hi Buccos Fans, Here are my thoughts today at five. One of Pittsburgh’s most often referenced moment from Pirates lore is Jim Leyland blowing up on Barry Bonds during Spring Training. I wonder how much that one moment has helped the fan base by in large disown Bonds as part of our history, if notContinue reading “Five Pirates Thoughts at Five”
Doing Good is Always Good, Even if Bob Nutting Was Involved
Baseball and sports in general are taken for granted as well. We spend our time parsing every word the players put on social media. We propose trades of players that have been part of our community for the best part of a decade without a second thought.
The DH is Coming to MLB – Can We Take Advantage and Realign?
Craig and I are going to lay out a bunch of scenarios here and we’ll each give our take on them.
Friday Focus – How Short is Too Short for an MLB Season Pirates Fans?
MLB and team executives are meeting regularly with the Players Union. If this were a normal season and we were heading closer to regular season play in 2020, I might follow that revelation with discussion of the new CBA and the challenges that lie ahead there.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
I wonder, how many games would MLB have to play for you to consider it a season? I’m cheating here a bit as this is a big subject in tomorrow’s Friday Focus but lets say its 82 games, enough for you? Everyone has been thinking of ways to stay entertained as we self isolate, howContinue reading “Five Pirates Thoughts at Five”
The Pirates Have a Shopping List – Ten Things to Stock Up On
I thought it might be fun to come up with a shopping list if you will for the Pirates to prepare for when baseball does come back and indeed the future.
Bryan Friggin’ Reynolds – Immune to the Sophomore Slump?
If this is what the future of the National league looks like, I’m here for it.
Is Pittsburgh Still a Baseball Town?
So, are we a baseball town? Does Pittsburgh still love the game that helped lay the foundation for the other teams in this city to build on? Or, has Bob Nutting destroyed that for you?
MLB Suspension of Play Has Shined A Light on a Long-Buried Issue – MiLB Pay
The average salary for most MiLB players sits around 12,500 dollars a year. The lowest level players will earn somewhere in the 300 dollars a week range.
Steel City Pirates 