Tag Archives: Baseball

Jack Suwinski Might be Farther Along Than We Think

Something that happens when a team makes a major move toward youth quite often is a feeling of dread that, holy hell, if this is “all the talent” we’ve acquired, we’re screwed. The thought here being they aren’t that good, and it’s hard to see them getting better.

Possible Implications For The Pirates

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-3fzn6-14e7aa4 Craig and Chris sat down to talk about the Pirates Fans visceral reaction to Austin Hedges being in the World Series, how the Pirates can emulate the Arizona Diamondbacks and some off-season tricks and/or treats that Ben Cherington could bring to the Pirates. However, they went completely off the rails and talked about howContinue reading “Possible Implications For The Pirates”

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Preparing for the Off Season

This is probably the last week before some of our questions start getting answered. It’ll start out slow with easy ones like declining the option on Jarlin Garcia and quickly move on to purging the 40-man to fit back in the 60-day IL guys and on to the non-tender deadline from there.

Minor League News And Brews: The Pirates Rule 5 Protection Plan

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5vv9m-14e24af Craig talks about the history and rules surrounding both the Major and Minor League Phases Of The Rule 5 Draft, gets a little off topic discussing a potential acquisition circulating around Pirates Fan Social Media and wraps up the show by working his way through the players Ben Cherington could protect this year.  CraigContinue reading “Minor League News And Brews: The Pirates Rule 5 Protection Plan”

The Pirates Off-Season Outlook With Jason Mackey

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4v548-14db4ac Craig sits down with Jason Mackey, Pirates Beat Reporter from the Post-Gazette, to talk about getting the roster down to 40, some tough arbitration decisions, re-signing Cutch and maybe Santana, the choice to put Henry back behind the plate and the team’s most pressing needs that have to be addressed during the off-season.   BroughtContinue reading “The Pirates Off-Season Outlook With Jason Mackey”

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – The Series Approaches

The playoffs are nearing conclusion and we’ll soon know the World Series combatants. Will it be the Phillies and Astros in a rematch, or will the Upstart Diamondbacks chin up to the defending NL Champs? Maybe those Rangers want their share of the Lone Star State’s baseball pride. One thing’s for sure, all of this has my head spinning thinking about the off season, and what a big one it is for this franchise.

Minor League News And Brews: Altoona Curve 2023 Recap Show

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-arwj3-14d3b57 Craig is joined by Jon Mozes from the Altoona Curve to discuss how the 2023 season went for the Pirates Double-A Affiliate; including individual player profiles, adjustments that take place when a prospect is promoted from Greensboro to Altoona and some guys to keep an eye on.  Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside TheContinue reading “Minor League News And Brews: Altoona Curve 2023 Recap Show”

Dealing With The Pirates Slow News Cycle

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ppeyy-14d3a7c Craig and Chris discuss some MLB Headlines that deal with poor ownership, and decisions concerning personnel; which leads us back to a candid conversation about Bob Nutting, Ben Cherington and old friend.  Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy Chris at a 9-foot homemadeContinue reading “Dealing With The Pirates Slow News Cycle”

It’s Not What You are, It’s What You Become… and When

It’s one of my favorite subjects because as you watch baseball, inevitably that guy who once had potential, then stunk, then kinda looked like he might be getting it, often becomes the player you’re screaming to have extended that only has two years of team control left.