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Author Archives: Gary Morgan
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
Five Thoughts at Five is designed to keep us talking and thinking, Your comments are what it’s all about. Keep em coming.
Pirates Win Second Straight Over Cardinals 5-4, Peters Shines
Earlier today I wrote about young pitchers and how their growth is tracking. Dillon Peters name came up, but not because I had enough to honestly evaluate the kid. Tonight he added another good start to his resume. Tossing 5 innings of 1 run ball and probably had more in the tank if I’m honest. Really looks in command which wasn’t the book on him. His recent outings
Young Pitchers and Inconsistency, This is What Growth Looks Like
When you watch a young staff develop, well, it takes more than an ability to read a box score. You’re sometimes looking for confidence in a pitch, or command of a situation.
Friday Focus: Why Did the Pirates Retain Ka’ai Tom?
I suppose I should be grateful they aren’t making rash decisions, that’s not good either, but progress doesn’t happen without change. Change doesn’t often happen in baseball without moving on.
MLB Needs a Salary Cap, Half Measures Won’t Work
Ahh CBA time.
Time for relentless leaks of proposals meant to get a reaction from one side. Sometimes to get fans to react. Everyone wants to be right, everyone wants to be seen as the downtrodden.
Pirates Swept By Dodgers 9-0, Brubaker & Homeruns is a Thing
Being swept by the Dodgers shouldn’t shock anyone. As always there’s much more.
The Pirates Keep Kicking the Tires, but Are They Overdoing It?
Evaluation.
It’s been a keyword since Ben Cherington first publicly shook hands with Travis Williams and Bob Nutting.
He’s a 2! He’s a 4! How About He’s Just Good Enough?
starting pitching. Everybody wants to label everyone some imaginary number, or give them some title like Ace.
Pirates Drop Series Opener to Dodgers 2-1
Well pitched game, not enough offense.