Before I even started writing this piece, my mind became filled with the reaction(s) Pirates Fan could have to the word need in the title; saying that I am going overboard (ship themed pun intended) or reaching with my assessment of the situation. If we are being honest, I agree with them to a degree.Continue reading “Needing A Bounce Back From Newman”
Category Archives: Opinion & Analysis
Difficult Cuts – A Sign of a New Era
If you watched a decent percentage of the Pirates Spring games or even just followed along, it’s pretty hard to weigh results next to expectation and be upset.
Todd Frazier Opts Out – What Happened?
So, that happened. Todd Frazier has exercised his option to void his AAA contract with the Pirates and is now a free agent.
Damned if They Do, Damned if They Don’t
The Pirates have by in large been given a long leash by the fan base as they embarked on an aggressive rebuild that many didn’t even understand. Fans understood when they didn’t sign any big free agents too because it just wasn’t something that made sense for the stage the club was in.
A Willingness to Think Differently
There are times in life when you look up and realize you’ve spent so much time trying to keep up with the neighbors that you’ve forgotten to take care of what is in your wheelhouse or works for you.
Steven Wright is Depth, and a Crapshoot
I’m making no supposition as to whether Mr. Wright the knuckleballer the Pirates just signed to a minor league deal actually helps the team or not this season, not yet.
From a Waiver Pickup to a Reliable Reliever
Before the 2020 season started in July, I had a conversation in a Rum Bunter recap about one of the Pirates’ exhibition games against Cleveland. The comment I specifically took note of was one about how Chris Stratton, a reliever in Pittsburgh’s bullpen, had been bad in 2019.
Positivity but Not to the Point of Stupidity
I tend to lean a little toward the positive side of things when it comes to the Pirates, hell, I probably do it with all my favorite teams.
Pirates Development Philosophy on Full Display
I’d imagine both coaches had to blow off some steam after this one. An error filled disaster of a baseball game on both sides of the diamond. So it was an odd night to have Kevin Young in the booth talking about defense and the importance of it in the system.
It’s Cool To Have Good Prospects
Pirates Fans are paying attention to Spring Training with one watchful eye, as the other regularly drifts toward the future. This obviously includes the prospects that will one day reopen the window, which was abruptly shut following the 2015 season ; although we didn’t know it was officially closed until at least 2017 or after.Continue reading “It’s Cool To Have Good Prospects”
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