11-27-23 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X This past week, I had the great good fortune to get to sit down and talk with former Bucs skipper, Clint Hurdle, to talk about his baseball career – both on the field and in the clubhouse – as he overcame a number of obstacles overContinue reading “My Huddle with Hurdle”
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Minor League News And Brews: Rule 5 Draft Preview
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-fvh7e-1507352 In this week’s episode Craig breaks down the prospects that were protected by the Pirates, those that weren’t and several Rule 5 Eligible Prospects around MLB that could be of interest to the ballclub in Pittsburgh. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especiallyContinue reading “Minor League News And Brews: Rule 5 Draft Preview”
This Offseason, Things Just Don’t Add Up
I look at the roster and I see a team that probably has to spend a bit more than they’re comfortable spending to add what they likely need to add in order to reach the playoffs in 2023.
Open Spots Remaining On The Pirates 2024 Roster
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-dudrz-15052a4 Craig and Chris sit down to discuss the minor moves the Pirates have made, which leads to a larger discussion about the free agent market, and getting creative to acquire players for the Pirates 2024 Roster. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy ChrisContinue reading “Open Spots Remaining On The Pirates 2024 Roster”
Trading Prospects is Hard but Has to Happen
It’s always something right? The Pirates trade a bunch of players we like for kids and after a while we get over it, start even getting excited about some of those same kids and poof, you’re telling me we’re now going to trade THEM
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Thanksgiving Week!
Can you believe we’re already here? We’re already way into the offseason, the leaves have mostly all fallen, the turkey’s are mostly already in the fridge thawing out and grandmas around the country are receiving phone calls cause they’re the only ones who know that one ingredient in the dish everyone has to have to make it a holiday.
Two guys Talkin’ Trades – Buying? In Trades? In this Economy? 1B Market
The boys have big ideas, and some of them might shock you, but big moves take big pieces. As always Joe and Justin never let you get away with all our bad players for all their good ones.
Minor League News and Brews: Bradenton Marauders 2023 Season Recap
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-w3ded-1500356 In this episode Craig sits down to talk everything Bradenton Marauders; including the top hitters and pitchers from the 2023 Season. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especially when it comes to the Farm System. Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are “For Fans, ByContinue reading “Minor League News and Brews: Bradenton Marauders 2023 Season Recap”
Trying To Connect The Pirates Dots
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-zgfni-14fb4b5 Craig goes solo on this week’s episode, as Chris hits the IL, to talk about the Johan Oviedo Injury News, Ben Cherington’s Plan to “Attack” The Off-Season and the upcoming decisions the Pirates have to make concerning the Rule 5 Draft and Player Arbitrations Tenders. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the PiratesContinue reading “Trying To Connect The Pirates Dots”
Losing Oviedo Feels Like a Huge Blow, but That Outcome is on the Pirates
This Oviedo situation got me thinking about where to go from here. Check it out, thinking through it will at least help understand why this is so impactful.
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