As Gary wrote about yesterday on the site and as I am guessing all of you know by now, General Manager Ben Cherington made the the decision to DFA fan favorite, starting pitcher Trevor Williams, along with utility man Jose Osuna at the Rule 5 Protection Deadline at 6pm on Friday; both of whom hadContinue reading “A Last Place Team With An Overflowing Roster”
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Cherington Starts to Make His Mark, DFA’s for Trevor Williams and Jose Osuna
The story today could be about what Trevor Williams has done here in Pittsburgh, or oh shucks about Jose Osuna never getting a chance. Did we let them go too soon? How could they give up on them with all that control? Surely there are worse players than these two?
An Odd Situation for the Pirates
So, what happened here? What is the league seeing that the Pirates clearly didn’t benefit from? More importantly, what could this mean for 2021?
Is Steven Brault A Legitimate Trade Chip For The Pirates?
If you would have asked me anything about Steven Brault’s potential prior to Wednesday morning, I probably would start by discussing his last two outings of the 2020 season; including the chemistry he and Jacob Stallings exhibited in developing and executing a successful game plan, followed by the fact that I more than likely haveContinue reading “Is Steven Brault A Legitimate Trade Chip For The Pirates?”
Kevin Kramer – The Forgotten Man
In little over two years Kevin Kramer went from the Pirates top middle infield prospect to part of a Seinfeld inspired punchline and ultimately to the odd man out.
What’s Next for Cole Tucker?
Deep question. Here’s another first round pick for the Pirates, this one from 2014, two years longer than Will Craig who we just discussed yesterday.
Will Craig is Officially 26 Years Old
First of all, happy birthday is in order for Mr. Craig, but there aren’t a whole lot of good things that come from a first round pick reaching that age before sticking in the league.
Does Baseball Really Need to Speed Up? Probably, but They Haven’t Found a Way Yet.
For most of baseball history an average game would last 2:30 or far less, the further you go back the smaller the number.
Extending a Player or Two Makes Sense for the Pirates, but Who?
Today, let’s look at some candidates and discuss the likelihood that the Bucs could extend any of them.
What Can The Pirates Expect To Get Back If Big Joe Goes?
For anyone who follows the Pittsburgh Pirates, even casually, it has become abundantly clear that Joe Musgrove has emerged as one of the leaders within the clubhouse at PNC Park. From welcoming Derek Shelton to Pittsburgh with a Primant’s Brothers sandwich, to being the one that reaches out when a new guy joins the teamContinue reading “What Can The Pirates Expect To Get Back If Big Joe Goes?”
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