https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-32cj8-13a3cb0 Craig and Chris speak to yet another financial failure by Pirates Owner, Bob Nutting; and then get into some discussions about the most interesting Spring Training Battles for Pittsburgh in the Grapefruit League. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy Chris at a 9-footContinue reading “Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Battles”
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Minor League News and Brews: Bradenton Marauders Preview
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-9g2bv-139d4e0 In this bonus episode of the podcast, Craig is joined by the new Voice of the Bradenton Marauders-Ben Pokorny-to discuss prospects that could potential be in Bradenton to start the season, how promotions and assignments in the levels above affect how decisions are made, depth at the catcher position and much more! Craig TothContinue reading “Minor League News and Brews: Bradenton Marauders Preview”
Pirates Preparation With Matt Capps
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-jhd9g-139ad76 Craig is once again joined by Matt Capps-Former Pirates Closer and Current Pirates Color Analyst for AT&T SportsNet to discuss the differences between starters and relievers, the idea of having a personal catcher, the advantages to veteran leadership in the clubhouse and the rule change he believes will have the biggest affect on pitchers. Continue reading “Pirates Preparation With Matt Capps”
Pirates Spring Training Preview With Jason Mackey
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-uav7h-1390886 Craig sits down with Jason Mackey-Pirates Beat Writer from the Post-Gazette-to discuss Position Battles in Spring Training, The Starting Rotation, the Bullpen Overload, Ke’Bryan Hayes’ Potential and Bryan Reynolds. 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 homemade oak bar toContinue reading “Pirates Spring Training Preview With Jason Mackey”
Waiting For Pirates Spring Training
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-7qrsj-138515d Craig and Chris can’t wait for Pirates Spring Training to officially start. Until then, they are talking Ji-Man Choi, Players In the Best Shape Of Their Lives and Other News Fillers That Always Come Around This Time Of Year. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joinsContinue reading “Waiting For Pirates Spring Training”
Pirates Offseason Extravaganza
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-zrrtv-137ac47 In this week’s SUPERSIZED episode Craig is joined by Rob Biertempfel-Pirates Beat Reporter for the Athletic-to talk about a myriad of topics to get fans ready for the start of Spring Training; including Reynolds, Derek Shelton’s Future with the team, Rodolfo Castro’s Role and Much More! Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers theContinue reading “Pirates Offseason Extravaganza”
Are The Pirates Setting A Higher Bar?
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-yvkvm-13718f0 Look at this Pittsburgh Pirates roster and notice a group of veterans standing in the way of hopeful prospects. That isn’t a bad thing. Let’s talk about how competition is the next phase in creating a winning organization in “30 Minutes of Pirates Talk!” Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for InsideContinue reading “Are The Pirates Setting A Higher Bar?”
Welcome Back, Cutch!
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-fr7ft-136739b Andrew McCutchen is back and the fan in Craig is super-pumped. Unfortunately he has some concerns. Are they valid? We look at what the veteran will bring to the 2023 Pirates. The Pirates also did well spending their international money. We break it all down in “30 Minutes of Pirates Talk!” Brought to youContinue reading “Welcome Back, Cutch!”
The Pirates Versus The Court Of Public Opinion
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-vf95d-135db3c Craig and Chris said they weren’t going to talk about Bryan Reynolds anymore; but, when “new” information comes out, it is hard not to. 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 homemade oak bar to talk Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball. Listen.Continue reading “The Pirates Versus The Court Of Public Opinion”
12 Trades of Christmas
Justin Verno- With the Winter Meetings far in the rearview mirror, Christmas over, and the New Year quickly approaching, Corey and I SHOULD be writing about how Ben Cherington’s Winter Meeting trade/trades work out from a Surplus Value vantage point. But alas, Mr. Cheringtin left nothing in our trade stocking; nary a lump of coal,Continue reading “12 Trades of Christmas”