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Hump Day Pirates Q&A

Wow, yinz didn’t disappoint, that’s a ton of questions.

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Outside Looking In

If the Pirates execute this off season, and get at least a little more lucky on the injury front in 2024, good shot the Pirates will at least get a taste of post season ball.

What’s McCutchen’s Role Here in 2024?

You’re not supposed to look at Andrew McCutchen and talk to his ability being limited to primarily DH. You’re certainly not supposed to mention that’s not exactly ideal for how this roster is shaping up.

Paul Skenes Should….

At the end of the day, I’d simply remind you that this is a prospect. A truly highly evolved prospect. A truly likely to succeed prospect.

Hump Day Pirates Q&A

Quality questions equal fun answers to write. Thanks everyone let’s keep going with these all off season.

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – 76-86 is a Significant Improvement, Time to Add

This offseason, the payroll will increase. Some players will be rewarded in arbitration, probably looking at another extension or two and yes, they’ll have to add payroll either in free agency or via trades.

Hump Day Pirates Q&A

Another awesome session, this one almost entirely driven on Twitter. Send me questions anytime you’d like during the week, I’ll always try to give you and your question an honest shake.

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Yes, it’s a Losing Season…

The Pirates will finish the season with a losing record, just clinched that yesterday with their loss to the Reds. That said, the Pirates have done some excellent work in the second half of the season, much of it by guys who matter too.

Derek Shelton Deserves Criticism and Praise for 2023

Nuance and social media have come to not often enjoy each other’s company. Everything tends to boil down to the harshest of outcomes.

Guys Like Palacios & Andujar are Forcing Decisions this Offseason for Pirates

Even as Joshua Palacios and Miguel Andujar continue to hit baseballs and contribute to the Pirates strong season finish, it’s not easy to place either on the 26-man roster to begin 2024.