The bullpen for the Pirates has been a series of moving parts over the last two seasons, and that trend will likely continue in 2021. But there was a time three years ago where the ‘pen was very dominant, featuring Felipe Vasquez, Kyle Crick, Richard Rodriguez, and eventually Keone Kela at the trade deadline. ThereContinue reading “The Bullpen Piece Some May Have Forgotten About”
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As Predicted, By Him, Cherington Adds Depth To The Starting Rotation
On Tuesday afternoon, the day before the Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers and catchers were set to hold their first official workout of the season, General Manager Ben Cherington finally pulled the trigger on a veteran pitcher, lefty Tyler Anderson, to add to mostly inexperienced and vastly unproven starting rotation; a move that Cherington implied would eventuallyContinue reading “As Predicted, By Him, Cherington Adds Depth To The Starting Rotation”
Pirates Spring Training Is Set To Begin
Even as snow continues to fall here in Western Pennsylvania, Spring is in the air; Spring Training that is. Just yesterday we all got one step closer to seeing our Pittsburgh Pirates take the field in their home away from home at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida; well, actually it will be at Ed SmithContinue reading “Pirates Spring Training Is Set To Begin”
Which Pirates Are on Trade Watch Heading into Spring Training?
This offseason, Pirates General Manager, Ben Cherington, has been busy unloading some of the Pirates’ best players for a total of 11 prospects. While this came to no surprise, as Cherington said “This probably won’t be the last of them” after the Josh Bell trade in December, it finally showed to the fanbase what directionContinue reading “Which Pirates Are on Trade Watch Heading into Spring Training?”
Cherington Continues To Add Depth To The Roster
Over the past few days Pittsburgh General Manager Ben Cherington has inked three experienced Major League players to Minor League deals accompanied by invitations to Spring Training; beginning with relief pitcher Chasen Shreve on Sunday and eventually culminating in the back to back announcements of catcher Tony Wolters and outfielder Brian Goodwin each signing earlyContinue reading “Cherington Continues To Add Depth To The Roster”
Living In The Past: From Archer To Walker
Back on the evening of Halloween 2020, the Pirates declined Chris Archer’s $11 million option for 2021; choosing instead to buyout his contract for $250,000, immediately making him a free agent and seemingly bringing an end to the often criticized trade that sent Tyler Glasnow, Austin Meadows and Shane Baz to the Rays in exchangeContinue reading “Living In The Past: From Archer To Walker”
Through The Prospect Porthole: The Forgotten
All too often baseball fans casually glance through each teams’ Top 30 Prospect List and assume that these are the only guys that matter; that these are the only ones that are going to make it. Pittsburgh Pirates Fans are no different. And if we are being totally honest, I used to be no different.Continue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: The Forgotten”
As Pirates Fans Look To The Future, The Team Still Has To Live In Present
If you take a minute to look at or listen to news and information concerning the Pittsburgh Pirates on social media, in articles and blogs and on any number of podcasts, it may take you a little while to find more than a couple of details concerning any player that will take the field forContinue reading “As Pirates Fans Look To The Future, The Team Still Has To Live In Present”
The Pirates $3 Million In Financial Commitments
Historically the Pittsburgh Pirates almost always a bottom five payroll in Major League Baseball, especially over the past 25 years or so. Robert Nutting is a cheap owner, which is known by everyone around the league. Over the past three months the Pirates have cut approximately $27 to $29 off their projected payroll by notContinue reading “The Pirates $3 Million In Financial Commitments”
Get To The Point
Over the years it has become a tradition, especially when we are hosting visitors from out of town, for myself and my family to board one of the boats in the Gateway Clipper Fleet to get from Station Square to PNC Park when attending a Pittsburgh Pirates game. Not only is it a completely uniqueContinue reading “Get To The Point”
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