10-23-21 By Craig W. Toth (aka @bucsbasement on Twitter) This obviously goes without saying, and is more than likely an understatement of how many of you actually feel based on the barrage of comments that often follow many, if not most of the articles myself and Gary write. It doesn’t even have to be anContinue reading “Pittsburgh Pirates Chairman Of The Board, Robert Nutting, Is Not A Good Owner”
Category Archives: Opinion & Analysis
The Evolving Pitching Market – How it Could Effect the Pirates
As noted by many of you all season long, you really hate what has become of the role of starting pitchers. Some of you primarily watch the Pirates so the ire stopped with disliking Derek Shelton’s handling of the pitching staff. Some of you have looked a little deeper and come to understand it was a farther reaching change in the game itself.
Who Are the Ten Best Pirates Free Agent Signings in the Nutting Era?
Couple of friends of mine on Twitter were talking about how unrealistic the Free Agent signing suggestions are for this club on social media, so I thought, hey, why not come up with the top 10 since Nutting officially took over as owner here in Pittsburgh.
The Pirates Current Rebuild Has Fans Looking At The Past
10-19-21 By Craig W. Toth (aka @bucsbasement on Twitter) For any current Pittsburgh Pirates Fan over a certain age, 2010 seems to be somewhat of a distant memory. However, recently I have seen the 2021 team being compared to this ball club more and more; not simply on account of their nearly identical 100+ lossContinue reading “The Pirates Current Rebuild Has Fans Looking At The Past”
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
I love Fall, all the major sports are going on and when covering a team not involved any longer, the questions start to shift from what is to what could be. After 101 losses, could be is a lot more comforting than is to say the least.
The Pirates Need to Take a Step Forward, It Simply Won’t Happen Without Investment
Craig and I put out our first pass at the 40-man roster. It was intentionally left as is with very few changes because we believe if you don’t tell and show people the problems they’ll never understand the things that have to happen, or the difficulties they present.
Pirates Arbitration Decisions Could Spell The End of The Line For A Couple Of Veterans
10-15-21 By Craig W. Toth (aka @bucsbasement on Twitter) At this point it can be safely assumed, with almost certainty, that many Pirates Fans have at least a general understanding of the arbitration process in Major League Baseball. In a very simplistic manner of speaking, the Pirates must tender a contract to all arbitration eligibleContinue reading “Pirates Arbitration Decisions Could Spell The End of The Line For A Couple Of Veterans”
Is Anthony Alford Deserving of Yet Another Shot in 2022?
I already wrote him off. Anthony Alford was removed from my thought process when his disastrous start to 2021 was rewarded with a DFA and outright to AAA.
Off Season Priorities for the Pirates
Of all the deadline driven decisions the Pirates will have to make with the 40-man and arbitration, there are a few things the Pirates in my mind absolutely have to nail right on the head. Swing and miss here and this whole thing doesn’t come together the way we hope.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
Watching playoff baseball reminds you just how far the Bucs were from being where they need to be. Oh, don’t get me wrong, the record was enough, and I know what good baseball looks like, but one thing that really struck me this year so far is just the offensive depth and the continuation of bullpenning. Let’s dig in on some thoughts and see where we go.
Steel City Pirates 