It’s a slow time of year, so the worries, concerns and questions of the fan base tend to fracture. There’s no universal goings on to debate and comment on, so people’s concerns jump all over the place.
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Bullpen Full of Bullets
1-25-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Relievers are a “dime a dozen.” You’ve heard it. We’ve heard it. It’s a volatile role which has a lot of turnover. That said, strong bullpens have led the winning charge for Pirates teams during the 2013-15 playoff runs. Recent losing years have included some rough namesContinue reading “Bullpen Full of Bullets”
If Henry Davis fails at the catching position, what happens?
Keep you eyes on Davis all season. Watch his maturation, I expect it, but if he doesn’t improve, he’s not all that safe just because of where he was selected in the draft.
Do the Pittsburgh Pirates Have a Potential Power Surge in 2024
In 1992, the last time the Pirates had a winning season before 2013, all of baseball hit 3,038 homers. In 2013, the number spiked to 4,661, and since 2013, there have been well over 4,000 home runs hit by all of baseball every season since, excluding 2020 of course.
Pirates Agree to Sign Aroldis Chapman; 1 Year 10.5 Million
Aroldis Chapman, along with all his baggage and history with Andrew McCutchen are now Pittsburgh Pirates property and they paid a rousing 10.5 million for the pleasure.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Mom & Dad are Fighting!
Bob Nutting spoke last week to Jason Mackey, and while most people have their minds made up about him, this time, he said a lot of what you want to hear.
Marco Gonzales, a Potential Pirates Reclamation Project
If he stays healthy folks, you’re going to love what he brings to the table and the team will feel the effects of having him because the rotation will improve along with it.
Steel City Pirates – 21 Questions
Wow, yinz didn’t disappoint, that’s a ton of questions. 21 to be exact, kinda perfect.
Development is Non-Linear, but for the Pirates, it’s Been Almost Non-Existent
The Pirates have curated a fan base that has lowered their expectations down to expecting at least some effort. From players who probably aren’t good enough, from coaches who probably don’t have all the right buttons to push, even if they knew what they’d be.
Prayers for Priester
1-16-24 – By Michael Castrignano– @412DoublePlay on X As the Pittsburgh Pirates headed into an off-season with heightened expectations, a key need for this team was clearly starting pitching. It makes sense as the team DESPERATELY needed arms in the rotation over the last two months of the season. Mitch Keller and Johan Oviedo tookContinue reading “Prayers for Priester”
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