As the situation currently stands the MLB Hot Stove has been more of a slow simmer rather than the rolling boil we have become accustomed to in previous years. As Chris pointed out in the most recent episode of Bucs In The Basement, this is the first time in around 20 years that a freeContinue reading “To Trade Or Not To Trade? That Is NOT The Question For The Pirates”
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Does Derek Shelton Need A Defined Closer?
Over the past few days my eyes and ears have been bombarded with discussions about the Pirates Closer for the 2021 season, and in some of instances the Closer of the Future. It all began on Sunday when the guys over at the North Shore Nine were having a Q&A with Matt Gajtka from PittsburghContinue reading “Does Derek Shelton Need A Defined Closer?”
What Do You Need to See To Believe Derek Shelton is the Right Guy?
First of all I’m as guilty as anyone. I feel like I’ve spent the past two or three months playing the short sample size police, but I have not been so kind to the coach.
2020 Season in Review: Best Hitter and Pitcher in Pittsburgh
At the end of the 2020 season, the Baseball Writers Association of America voted for a few awards when it came to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The awards were the Clemente Award, which signifies the Pirates MVP for the whole season, as well as the Steve Blass Award, which is awarded to the best Pirates pitcherContinue reading “2020 Season in Review: Best Hitter and Pitcher in Pittsburgh”
Cherington Smartly Stocks Up On Pitching In The Rule 5 Draft
Prior to a little after 12 PM EST the 2020 Winter Meetings had been fairly quiet for General Manager Ben Cherington and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Sure there were some trade rumors, as Gary wrote about yesterday , but those are to be expected during this time of year; even when they involve potentially unexpected pieces,Continue reading “Cherington Smartly Stocks Up On Pitching In The Rule 5 Draft”
Pirates Outfield Options In The Rule 5
Last week when General Manager Ben Cherington spoke with Jason Mackey of the PG, he talked about the desire to acquire at Fourth Outfielder ; a possibility our own Gary Morgan addressed just a few days ago. As Gary mentioned, it is clearly a need going into 2021; and how he manages this situation couldContinue reading “Pirates Outfield Options In The Rule 5”
Cherington’s Possible Targets In The Rule 5 Draft
For me the Rule 5 Draft is such an unpredictable process, that rarely produces anything beyond a roster filler or depth piece for the upcoming year, so I almost avoided writing a prediction piece as to who the Pirates will pick entirely; after all, I already wrote a breakdown of how I thought it wouldContinue reading “Cherington’s Possible Targets In The Rule 5 Draft”
ETA for The Pittsburgh Pirates
If anyone has a little extra time on their hands, and is somewhat of a glutton for punishment, take a trip down the rabbit hole that is Pirates Twitter and Facebook to find out when fans, amateur bloggers and media experts alike believe this team will be competitive again. Opinions range from the 2023-24 groupContinue reading “ETA for The Pittsburgh Pirates”
The Pirates Middle Infield Is Up In The Air
All conversations about the future at shortstop and second base for the Pittsburgh Pirates almost always end up with the word logjam. On the way to this conclusion there are discussions about trading Adam Frazier, Cole Tucker being given a fair shake at shortstop and Kevin Newman sliding over to second base; along with expectationsContinue reading “The Pirates Middle Infield Is Up In The Air”
The Pittsburgh Pirates First Baseman Of The Present
On the day before Thanksgiving the Pirates made a somewhat surprising decision of designating former 1st Round Pick Will Craig for assignment to make room for Colorado Rookies pitcher Ashton Goudeau. Following these corresponding moves Pittsburgh was left with only two players in contention for the starting First Baseman to begin the 2021 season, whichContinue reading “The Pittsburgh Pirates First Baseman Of The Present”
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