This isn’t the same thing we’ve watched unfold here in Pittsburgh in the past, but it isn’t exactly apparent to everyone.
Category Archives: Opinion & Analysis
The Pirates Still Have To Play Out The Rest Of The Season
Every since Adam Frazier was removed in bottom of 8th inning from Pittsburgh’s series finale with the San Francisco Giants, and possibly before that due to all of the draft signings, the current season has been put on the proverbial back burner. This is not an implied accusation that we should be paying more attentionContinue reading “The Pirates Still Have To Play Out The Rest Of The Season”
Two Guys Talkin’ Trades – Tyler Anderson
Joe Boyd breaks down the FV of this package from the Mariners.
Pirates Trade Lefty Tyler Anderson (AGAIN!) This Time to Seattle for Two Single A Players (For Real)
OK, now it’s officially official.
Brewers Defeat Pirates 9-0, Luis Oviedo Rocked in First MLB Start
I mean, if you don’t score you can’t win. That said, if you give up 8 runs in two innings after the team has watched two, then three, then two, well still kinda three players moved in three days time, it’s not surprising not many looked like they were feeling it.
Clay Holmes Has Been…Traded?!?!
If I was being asked to finish this sentence before 5:30 PM this afternoon, my honest answer would have consisted of three words, with none of those being traded, to, or Yankees; unless cash considerations were involved. This assessment is not a knock on Holmes by any means as I was as surprised as prettyContinue reading “Clay Holmes Has Been…Traded?!?!”
Two Guys Talking Trades – Frazier Deal and Mental Gymnastics
Justin takes a look at the Frazier trade through the lens of Future Value.
The Trade Piece That Isn’t Getting Enough Attention
July 30th (so used to saying the 31st) is right around the corner, and that means that trade talks are going to ramp up drastically. We’ve already seen Adam Frazier shipped off to the Padres, and Tyler Anderson and Richard Rodriguez are likely on the way out. Maybe sprinkle in Chad Kuhl if you’d like.Continue reading “The Trade Piece That Isn’t Getting Enough Attention”
Two Guys Talkin’ Trades – Resetting the Scene
We’ll discuss the Frazier deal later but for now let’s reset the scene and look at landing spots for everyone else.
Pirates Trade All Star Second Baseman Adam Frazier to San Diego
Adam Frazier traded to Padres. Deal evaluation and recap.