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Author Archives: Gary Morgan
The Pirates Can’t Waste the Opportunity they Have
4-26-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter All through this process, meaning back in 2019 when the Ben Cherington era began it was always going to come down to how much would be needed to fill out the holes, and how much Bob Nutting would be willing to provide. At it’s core, those things haveContinue reading “The Pirates Can’t Waste the Opportunity they Have”
Protecting Pitchers – One Topic to Fool them All
4-24-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter Want to know the absolute facts about protecting pitchers from injuring their arms in baseball? We know there are more reported and treated than ever before. There’s your fact. The only one that’s not at least got a ways to go to prove itself out. So everyone ofContinue reading “Protecting Pitchers – One Topic to Fool them All”
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Bookended in Brooms
The Pittsburgh Pirates started strong but are now struggling. Key player, Oneil Cruz, needs improvement. Fundamental coaching and players’ performance are vital as the team aims for a .500 season with potential growth. Rowdy Tellez’s hitting performance and Roansy Contreras’s pitching need attention.
The Plan: How the Pirates Pivot, and Why it’s Rarely Fast Enough
The Pittsburgh Pirates stick too rigidly to pre-planned strategies, even when adaptation seems necessary. This approach hinders winning.
The Pirates Hitting Issues, Trump All Others
The Pittsburgh team’s hitting struggles are attributed to a lack of reliable hitters and coaching issues. The hitting coach’s system may not work for everyone, leading to calls for change.
Quinn Priester to Make 2024 Debut
4-19-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter The path for every prospect is different. Quinn Priester was drafted 18th overall in the first round of the 2019 MLB entry draft out of high school and he was supposed to come up here and lead this staff that a completely new management group was taking over.Continue reading “Quinn Priester to Make 2024 Debut”
Steel City Pirates Q&A – Off Day Questions are the best Questions
A detailed discussion of Pittsburgh Pirates related topics including players’ performance, potential strategies, and fan reactions. The content delves into specific player assessments, team dynamics, and hypothetical scenarios, providing in-depth insights and analysis.
The Pirates Start Fueled by Unexpected Sources
The Pirates’ unpredictable season has seen unexpected standout performances from unlikely players, casting doubt on their consistency, while the stars struggle to shine.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Ain’t Lost a Series Yet!
Some interesting storylines are just starting to take shape, so today let’s think through some of the train lights we see coming from afar.
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