Listen, most of the time I won’t overtly write “opinion” right in the headline, but considering the team I cover and how unusual it is to have an opinion like this, I felt the need to make sure I spell it out.
Category Archives: Opinion & Analysis
Under-The-Radar Pirates Pitching Targets
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-vshcn-1328441 Carlos Santana enters the fold, and the Pittsburgh Pirates now have another professional hitter in their lineup. It looks like the next phase of the rebuild has begun with a change in roster construction methods. The focus now turns to pitching, and we have a list of under-the-radar pitchers for Ben Cherington to targetContinue reading “Under-The-Radar Pirates Pitching Targets”
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
The Pirates actually did some things this week, and not surprisingly, yinzers are full of opinions. Some less informed than others, and that knife cuts both ways.
Understanding This Offseason – Why to Add, Where to Add, and Pirates Team Goals
I’m seeing quite a few people struggling to understand what the Pirates are doing this offseason. For one thing, it requires a bit of nuance, something sorely lacking on social media, and further, it requires a fan base who have had prospects presented to them as the second coming over and over for 3 years to understand, some of them just aren’t ready.
Solve the Position: The Pirates First Base Story in 2023 Continues with Carlos Santana
News broke this evening that the Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement with 36 year old switch hitting 1B/DH Carlos Santana. A one year deal worth 6.725 Million dollars and setting up a competition for playing time with Ji-man Choi who was acquired earlier from the Tampa Bay Rays.
Two Guys Talkin’ Trades Winter meetings: The Fun Part
Okay, with the 2 “elephants in the room” (the elephants being Bryan Reynolds and David Bednar) out of the way, it’s time we got to the fun part!
Pirates Questions From the Fam & How I’ll Answer Them
As we prepare to roast the turkey, chop the veggies, stir the casseroles and mix up the cocktails for Thanksgiving dinner, there is another thing a dude like me simply has to add to my plate.
Easy Targets For The 2023 Pirates Roster
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-erzxj-131f392 The Pirates may have a full 40-man roster, but that doesn’t mean some interesting names didn’t just get Ben Cherington’s interest as other teams announced their non-tenders. We find more an infielder who has outperformed newly dealt-away Kevin Newman in recent years. We find RP and 1B help as well. We also start toContinue reading “Easy Targets For The 2023 Pirates Roster”
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
Busy week here at Inside the Bucs Basement! Craig wrote a killer piece on the Arizona Fall League. Corey and Justin wrote about the possibility of David Bednar being moved, and you all responded with the biggest numbers we’ve pulled since July.
Non-Tender Day Results in a Newman Trade
Well, let’s not bury the lede, Kevin Newman is now a Cincinnati Reds player. In exchange the Pirates received right-hander Dauri Moreta.
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