2022 is a year where the Pirates will have to strike a balance, they still need to make room for young players to have opportunity, but at the same time they must also secure some semblance of professionalism for the few answers they’ve already found.
Author Archives: Gary Morgan
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
Good afternoon and Happy Labor Day everyone.
Pirates Finally End Losing Streak, Take Down Tigers 6-3
Incredible how a good start and some timely hitting can change the complexion of a baseball game.
Rebuilding Cubs Sweep Rebuilding Pirates, 3 Grand Slams in One Ballgame
Brutal series, brutal road trip, Low point of the rebuild in my mind.
Prospect Promotion is Almost Never Cut and Dry
The conversations we’re having today about promoting prospects aren’t new. They happen every year, the difference is currently that a very large percentage of the fan base have turned their attention to the development system in an effort to cope with the pain of the MLB squad. So, the conversations have gotten louder.
Second Game in a Row the Pirates Battle Back Only to Lose 6-5
Two games with nice comebacks only to fail to secure a win. Those smart no matter where you are in the standings.
There Has to be a Difference Between Stink and Learning
You know, it’s funny when you’re watching young players how quickly many jump to saying they suck. I mean, let’s be blunt here, baseball is hard and if you lean toward them being terrible as a default, you’re going to be right more often than not.
Pirates Swept by Chi Sox
The White Sox did exactly what they’re supposed to do with a team like the Pirates, they swept them.
September Call Ups for Pirates Underwhelm
Anyone who’s watched MLB for even half a decade can think back to when that top prospect got his first taste of action in the league. September has been an unofficial holiday of sorts for teams long since out of the race who were given a chance to see some of the future show off their skills in the show.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s been a while, and we’ve been very busy, but I haven’t forgotten the questions that keep coming in. Figured I’d knock out a few of these and to be honest, I share some of these questions myself, writing about them helps me answer for myself too.
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