Pittsburgh baseball season ending; dissatisfaction over team’s uninspired play; suggestion to watch minor league games; discussing offseason changes; NL Central player performance; unclear managerial future; team rankings stagnant, signaling need for change.
Tag Archives: 2023-season
Slow & Steady Improvement Didn’t Produce the Fan Reaction this Team Assumed it Would
The Pittsburgh Pirates face a challenging end to their season and fans hold varying expectations, but the team aims for internal improvement amid scrutiny.
The Pirates Never Fail to Make Me Ask Questions
The Pirates face challenges managing their young pitchers for playoffs while stretching them out. Rotation’s shuffling creates issues. Next year might be easier.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Solidify Anything
It’s Gary Morgan’s Weekly 5 Thoughts at 5 here at Steel City Pirates!
Good Intentions, Poor Results; A Story About Wanting Things Both Ways
The Pirates face challenges managing their young pitchers for playoffs while stretching them out. Rotation’s shuffling creates issues. Next year might be easier.
A Simple Pirates Question with a Not So Simple Answer
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ progress since 2019 is mixed. While the starting rotation and bullpen have improved, the offense still needs work. Overall, there’s potential for growth.
If Andrew McCutchen Wants to Play in 2025, Someone Will Happily Take Him
Andrew McCutchen’s return to Pittsburgh may end with retirement or a messy breakup. Despite concerns, his on-field performance suggests he’s still valuable. Possible DH role.
If the Pirates Move On from Derek Shelton, Who Might Be a Candidate?
9-2-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter Derek Shelton’s seat is mighty warm, as it should be, and who he’s replaced with is hardly as front and center as deciding to move on in the first place. So, I thought, lets have some fun and before we see new candidates enter the pool after theContinue reading “If the Pirates Move On from Derek Shelton, Who Might Be a Candidate?”
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Priorities Need Updated
The Pirates struggle with impulsive decisions and shortcomings, especially with young players. While some prospects need protection, others should be given opportunities. The coaching staff’s future is uncertain, and there’s pressure to develop young talent for the coming seasons.
Ten Pirates Player Observations Before We Finish 2024
This season has shown insights on returning players. Cruz’s batting, Davis’s catching, Reynolds’s offense, Hayes’s injury, Bednar’s challenges, Gonzales’s promise, Bart’s performance, Skenes’s potential, Keller’s reliability, and Joe’s role are key points.
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