6-25-2025 – By Jud Verno – @JV_Pitt on X and Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X Justin Verno: Another early edition of 2 Guys Talkin’ Trades? This is getting out of hand. And with the Boston Red Sox moving Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, the timing here feels right. Corey Shrader: In late May, MLB TradeContinue reading “Two Guys Talkin’ Trades: It’s Closing Time”
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2 Guys Talkin’ Trades A Keller of a deal?
5-24-25 – By Justin Verno & Corey Shrader – @JV_PITT and @CoreyShrader on X Justin Verno- A trade rumor that involves a Pirate…in May? Corey, this is like Christmas in…well, May. I guess. Corey Shrader- You know, writing these pieces is usually a fun exercise in looking across the league and trying to connect dots. But the feeling ofContinue reading “2 Guys Talkin’ Trades A Keller of a deal?”
Stuck in the Middle With You
3-24-25 – By Jud Verno – @JV_PITT on X Opening day is in sight. It’s close enough to smell the peanuts and hear someone shout one of my favorite sentences: “Cold beer here”. Soon, we’ll be putting on some sunscreen and dusting off our baseball gloves to take to the ballpark. We’ll be refreshing X dailyContinue reading “Stuck in the Middle With You”
That sounds about Right… field
By now I’m sure you’ve heard that the Pirates aren’t “on the doorstep of anything”? Not to defend General Manager Ben Cherington here (in and of itself that quote looks pretty bad) but come on. Context matters and in context this quote was pretty innocuous. The context? In case you missed it, Dejan Kovacevic, creatorContinue reading “That sounds about Right… field”
Two Guys Talkin’ Trades – Winter Meetings are Coming…
The piece discusses the disappointing season for the Pirates, highlighting an urgent need for player acquisitions during the upcoming Winter Meetings to address specific team deficiencies and improve competitiveness.
The Pirates Should Make a Run at Sasaki, they really should
If you have never heard the name Roki Sasaki, you will. And you won’t have to wait too long to hear it. This off-seasons biggest name will be a 23 year old 6’2″ fireballer that’s never thrown a pitch in the majors. Never faced a major league hitter in the states. He’s never had toContinue reading “The Pirates Should Make a Run at Sasaki, they really should”
The Pirates are Within Striking Distance in 2025, IF They Change Course on a Few Things
As the 2024 season concludes, the Pirates have potential but must navigate key roster decisions and aggressive trades to become playoff contenders, especially regarding player positions.
Two Guys Talkin’ Trades
Justin Verno and Corey Shrader discuss the Pittsburgh Pirates’ need to upgrade their offense and propose trade packages to add bats to the team’s lineup.
HELP NEEDED!
7-12-2024– By Justin Verno – @JV_PITT on X and Corey Shrader – @CoreyShrader on X Justin Verno- Corey, welcome back to the MLB JULY Trade Deadline! Typing that, MLB July Trade Deadline, feels like all is right in the world my, dude! Corey Shrader- Trade season is always a hotly anticipated adventure. In recent years weContinue reading “HELP NEEDED!”
Armed and Dangerous?
Shortly after agreeing to a one year 10.5 million dollar deal with Aroldis Chapman to bolster the bullpen, the Pirates stove would heat right back up when Robert Murray of FanSided reported that the Bucs attended a bullpen session for pitchers Noah Syndergaard and Micheal Lorenzen. While the Bucs have already made additions to their rotationContinue reading “Armed and Dangerous?”
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