Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Deadlines Create Action

This deadline in MLB’s offseason probably won’t be all that eventful for the Pirates. They took care of most of their pressing Rule 5 protections in 2023 during the season, so what they have left on the table barely moves the needle. I’ve touched on who they might protect, who they might move if they need more room in previous editions of this feature, and today, we’ll talk about it from a different angle along with a bunch more.

Minor League News And Brews: Greensboro Grasshoppers 2023 Season Recap

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-8jc2i-14f61db In this episode Craig sits down to talk every Greensboro Grasshoppers; from the rebrand, to 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 areContinue reading “Minor League News And Brews: Greensboro Grasshoppers 2023 Season Recap”

Pirates Need To Make Some Actual Moves

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-htzfm-14f15ad Craig and Chris sit down to discuss the current holes that exist on the Major League Roster, the additions that the Pirates need to make if they are serious about competing in 2024, and how creating depth does not equate to blocking anyone.  Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside TheContinue reading “Pirates Need To Make Some Actual Moves”

Pirates Need To Make Some Actual Moves

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-htzfm-14f15ad Craig and Chris sit down to discuss the current holes that exist on the Major League Roster, the additions that the Pirates need to make if they are serious about competing in 2024, and how creating depth does not equate to blocking anyone.  Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside TheContinue reading “Pirates Need To Make Some Actual Moves”

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – and Away We Go

For the first time in quite a few seasons, the Pirates have a good base of young talent in place, more on the way, money to spend and a stated goal of winning in the next season. We have our own hurt feelings, letdowns, mistrust of the regime. We have the history of not doing enough, or choosing poorly when reaching.

The Pirates Dive into the Offseason by Making Space and Decisions

It’s not like we had no idea this was coming. We toss names around like we’re trading baseball cards, but then when it happens, man it hits you. Did we move on too early? Did he get a fair chance here? Which series this year will he homer to kill my Buccos?

THREE Guys Talkin’ Trades – The Winter Meetings Approach

Jud and Corey welcome OG trade talker Joe Boyd back to provide yet another perspective on the discussion. Before the Pirates add, the guys want to discuss one more potential subtraction.