Gary Morgan

When Jack Does Jack, the Outfield Questions Flow

Jack Suwinski is universally seen as a virtual lock to be the Pirates starting left fielder in 2023. Hitting 16 homeruns in your first 90 games in your rookie campaign will do that.

Is it OK to Get Excited?

The Pirates just had easily their best series since they swept the Dodgers in Los Angeles earlier this season. They hit, they pitched, they even played some defense.

Clichés are often not what people want to hear, but they exist largely because they tend to be based in fact. The fact is that Cruz is just settling in and it is resulting in improved performance, both in the field and at the plate.

Frequently Asked Pirates Questions

A day off for the Pirates, let’s knock out some frequently asked questions today!

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five

The Pirates are a bad team, playing an extra tough portion of their schedule. That would be hard enough, but lets add in mismanagement and a total lack of awareness and you have a recipe for a whole bunch of gross.

Pirates Pride & Shame Share the Stage

No, really. If you study the history of this game or any game for that matter, the Pittsburgh Pirates were there at the beginning. They have a rich and storied history that we all should rightly appreciate, but in celebrating 19 members of that historic lineage, it’s impossible to ignore the man currently overseeing it’s stewardship.

Let’s Spend Bob’s Money!

Today I’m taking a look at how the Pirates could spend fairly little and put a charge in this entire thing. Young players need surrounded to insulate them from collective failure, and I’m not going to let history prevent me from showing what could be.

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five

This space has been a dark place for a few weeks now. Near constant losing will do that, near constant losing while being seemingly out of it by the third night after night will do that from all directions.

The Definition of Insanity is Going to be a Theme

Doing the same thing over and over expecting different results. This quote is often misattributed to Albert Einstein, just like the entirety of this problem is often attributed almost solely to the coaches, or Nutting, you pick your favorite scapegoat.

The Pirates Can’t Return This Staff in 2023 Intact

The Pirates have a bad season in progress. You all don’t need me to tell you that. 100 losses is still in the balance, but it’s also well within their reach.