Category Archives: Opinion & Analysis

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five

Big week, and I’m going to try to not touch it in this piece. The deadline for Rule Five protection is the 19th of November so I expect a fairly active week across MLB and the Pirates are no exception. If you haven’t read it yet, Craig and I broke down what we expect to see as well as our concerns. Check it out.

Rule Five Protection Deadline is the 19th, What Can We Expect From The Pirates

11-15-21 – By Gary Morgan & Craig W. Toth – @garymo2007 & @BucsBasement on Twitter Gary – I think it was probably back in May when Craig and I first started turning our gaze toward this date, well, at least out of the corner of our eyes. We’ve warned, worried and after the trade deadlineContinue reading “Rule Five Protection Deadline is the 19th, What Can We Expect From The Pirates”

Pirates And Cherington Look To Ride The Waves

11-13-21 By Craig W. Toth (aka @bucsbasement on Twitter) As soon as Gary mentioned that he would be going to Florida for a much deserved long weekend away, I immediately felt myself being transported to Madeira Beach; although my feet remained firmly planted in Western Pennsylvania. Each year, at the end of July/beginning of August-forContinue reading “Pirates And Cherington Look To Ride The Waves”

Pirates Perform Regular Housekeeping…And Throw In More Than Few Surprises

Based on what many Pittsburgh Pirates Fans have voiced over the past month, since their season officially came to a close on October 3rd, a pretty thorough housecleaning would be preferred over the customary tiding up of the roster that has taken place over the past couple of years; or at the very least makingContinue reading “Pirates Perform Regular Housekeeping…And Throw In More Than Few Surprises”