Both of these players will be back. Period. Now, why do I say that with such authority? Because the Pirates simply can not afford to let either of these gentlemen walk for nothing.
Category Archives: Opinion & Analysis
Every Team Faces Questions, But the Answers Might Matter More to the Pirates
As I said at the beginning, every team in baseball will face questions just like these, but the Pirates can afford less mistakes than many teams and how they answer these questions and prepare for uncertainty will be key moving forward.
When Did Hope Become Outrageous?
Let’s look at MLB’s most recent effort to start addressing the return of baseball
Raising Arizona – MLB’s Latest Idea to Get Back in Business
Well, I suppose I have to come down on one side or the other, don’t I?
The Sweetest Swing – A Very One-Sided Discussion
I was having a conversation with some folks on Twitter last week about the sweetest swings in baseball history. Names started popping up in the conversation from all angles, Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey Jr., Fred McGriff, Tony Gwynn.
The Commissioners of All Sports Met with the President, and Here is What Came of It.
First, let me start with this, and its sad I have to add this in. This is not about politics.
The Battle To “Save” Baseball
How many of you have ever been in a fight with someone? I am not limiting the answer to this to a question strictly about physical altercations. This isn’t the same thing as have you ever taken a punch? It could have been argument with a friend, teacher, co-worker, loved one or even stranger. IContinue reading “The Battle To “Save” Baseball”
The Cost Curve is One That Won’t Be Lowered
The price we as a country and for that matter the world will pay as a result of COVID-19 will be heavy. The most obvious being loss of life, no matter how well it is ultimately contained the toll will be too great. Economically much of the world will be crippled, potentially for years to come.
Watching It Grow: The 1997 Pittsburgh Pirates
“The Freak Show” as they affectionately came to be known thanks to Pirates long time announcer, Greg Brown, have been the inspiration for a few segments on AT&T Sports Net (as well as the past incarnations of the same network), promotions at PNC Park and multiple articles over the past 20 plus years. Our ownContinue reading “Watching It Grow: The 1997 Pittsburgh Pirates”
Friday Focus – So, What Ever Happened to the Cheating Investigation in Boston?
Maybe this all comes down to time and place and Mr. Manfred simply doesn’t want to get into it at this time.
Steel City Pirates 