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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Closer or Trade Piece? 2021 Might Have it All For Richard Rodriguez
The Pirates’ 2021 bullpen is likely to include a lot of moving parts, with competition for almost every spot taking place this spring. There are a few spots already filled up, and one of them is occupied by Richard Rodriguez, the presumptive closer. But is his place on the roster really set in stone, andContinue reading “Closer or Trade Piece? 2021 Might Have it All For Richard Rodriguez”
The Next Man Up: A Cautionary Tale
For many Pirates Fans Blake Cederlind burst on to the scene during last year’s Spring Training with his K-struts and flowing golden locks, earning the nickname Baby Thor along the way. He was young and exciting, energetic and passionate; bringing everyone along with him, including his teammates, before he was abruptly, but understandably, optioned toContinue reading “The Next Man Up: A Cautionary Tale”
Concerned About Keller
Three days after the Pittsburgh Pirates season opens at Wrigley Field on April 1st former top prospect in the organization, who reached as high as 14th overall in MLB back in 2018, Mitch Keller will turn 25 years old. Thus far in his big league career Keller has started 16 games over the past twoContinue reading “Concerned About Keller”
What Have We Learned So Far?
I just wrote a piece a couple days back about exactly how hard it is to trust numbers or results from Spring games, but we also touched on some of the nuggets that are there outside the stats. Today I’d like to put a few of those observations down on, ha, screen I guess, I was totally gonna write paper.
I Thought The Pirates Were Supposed To Be Stocking The System
Ever since Ben Cherington arrived on the scene as the Pittsburgh Pirates General Manager in November of 2019 he has preached some very similar sounding and typically intertwined organizational philosophies; among them stock piling talent throughout the system and creating competition at every level. Based on this information concerning how the Pirates plan on buildingContinue reading “I Thought The Pirates Were Supposed To Be Stocking The System”
Hitting Pause On The Indianapolis Indians
Back on February, in preparation for the ever approaching Spring Training report dates and ultimately the hopeful beginning of the 2021 Major League Baseball season, the MLBPA and the powers that be from MLB came to an agreement on the health and safety protocols for 2021. After having brought their negotiations in front of fansContinue reading “Hitting Pause On The Indianapolis Indians”
Spring Has Officially Sprung For The Pirates
Over the past few days excitement surrounding the beginning of the Grapefruit League Season for the Pittsburgh Pirates has been picking up steam for many within the fanbase. Sure we know these games don’t count for much of anything and that more than likely a long season awaits us when the boys finally pack upContinue reading “Spring Has Officially Sprung For The Pirates”
The Not So Hidden Messages Behind The Pirates Spring Training Narratives
Each Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training, at least for the first couple of weeks, we get these feel good stories about what players have been up to over the off-season, their goals for the coming year and changes they may have made in their approach; including adjustments in their swing, pitches they’ve added to their repertoireContinue reading “The Not So Hidden Messages Behind The Pirates Spring Training Narratives”
Picking Apart Every Move The Pirates Make
I am not in the business of faulting or shaming anyone for trying to piece together the reason(s) behind any transaction the Pirates make. It is something I do myself on a weekly and even daily basis as a blogger and podcaster, so it would be highly hypocritical judge anyone. No matter how minor theContinue reading “Picking Apart Every Move The Pirates Make”
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