We’re getting close to the start of the regular season, in fact there will only be one more Five Thoughts before we get there and the opening day roster is starting to take shape, yes, even if you don’t like the shape it’s taking.
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Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
Boy was it nice to hear the crack of the bat and see some of these guys do their thing on the diamond again this weekend. Baseball has not solved it’s problems but the game itself is still beautiful to watch.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
Now, let’s see if I have 5 thoughts in the old noodle!
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
Well everyone, it’s hard to believe, but here we are on the last day of February in 2022 already. Normally, I’d already have heard stories from friends checking out Spring Training ballgames, and we’d have already argued about who should win the outfield spots up for grabs. Instead, we’re debating which major faction of baseball hates the game worse.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
Well, I can’t and won’t sit here and tell you it’ll be productive, but this week sure promises to be newsy. Either way, the business of baseball marches on.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
Just about every year I see today, Valentine’s Day, as the ramp up to Spring Training. It’s also my Birthday, so usually I’m showered with Pirates gear but this year, the news is so dark on MLB most chose to just avoid it.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
The game of baseball is in crisis mode and knowing it was coming, predicting the contentiousness does little more than give some people that do what I do opportunity to pat ourselves on the back.
Pirates Fan Forum – Special Guest Gregg Olson
In this episode we discussed pitching mechanics and the way the game has changed along with some killer stories from the dugout.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
Long story short, I don’t feel we’re in danger of missing a significant chunk of the regular season, but I do think we’re going to lose something
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
The Player’s Union and MLB are meeting today and there is reportedly going to be a players counter proposal coming to the table. Again, this isn’t going to end this evening with two fake happy looking guys pretending they agree on everything. Just another step.