For the most part, and to your credit, these questions have been anything but boiler plate stuff. Really well thought out, and smart. Thanks to everyone, this feature is only as good as the questions you ask.
Tag Archives: Ben Cherington
Top 5 Pirates Prospects: Bradenton Marauders
3-7-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) At this point in the off-season, plotting out the Minor League assignments across the Pirates Farm System is a little bit of a guessing game; but, a very fun one if you are into prospects. In fact I enjoy it so much that I had BenContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospects: Bradenton Marauders”
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Spring Update Edition
I don’t usually do these with a theme, but as we’re just about smack dab in the middle of this thing, it feels like a good time to focus on where we are.
Chances are Earned, Not Given
Pirates have moved to a new stage of this effort, and the time for that sort of thinking is largely over. From here on out, it’ll be more about who is pushing, who has displayed an ability to improve an area of concern, maybe even how final the counter move will be play a factor.
Luis Ortiz: The Young Flamethrower
Ortiz is technically in competition this spring for a rotation spot, all but assured a few months ago, but less likely now with the off-season additions of free agents Rich Hill and Vince Velasquez.
Hump Day Pittsburgh Pirates Q&A
Ton of great questions this week, honestly, some of them are flattering that you’d think I could even attempt to answer, but I’ll give ’em a swing.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
Well, by the time you read this the Pirates will have played two games, but as I sit down to write it, I’ve got the knowledge that comes with one. In other words, don’t expect a pitch by pitch examination of the roster and what it’s done so far.
The Pirates Spring Baseball Schedule Begins Tomorrow – Rinse & Repeat, Right?
I keep hearing this is all the same, nothing’s changed. Thing is, to some degree, there is truth in that, but sometimes it actually makes sense. Give me a chance to show you what I mean.
Five Fearless Pirates Predictions for 2023
I like doing these every year. Some of them get us talking, some come true, some turn into freezing cold takes, but it’s nice to take a crack at calling your shot sometimes.
Hump Day Pittsburgh Pirates Q&A
Ok, I think week one of this feature went pretty well. Ton of great questions, and I wasn’t disappointed again. It’s the final “dry” week for those of us who’ve been dying for some Major League Baseball, so let’s dig in.
Steel City Pirates 