9-28-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter I’m going to write a lot about what these other smaller market teams have done today in this piece, and before I even start, there is one big reason we all know that sets them apart. It’s of course Bob Nutting, but more specifically than just being cheap,Continue reading “Other “Small Market” Teams Can Do It, Why Can’t the Pirates?”
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Mitch Keller Didn’t Have a Disastrous Season, but He Hardly Answered the Bell Either
9-27-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter In just about every measurable way Mitch Keller took a slight step backward in 2024. He’s had brilliant starts, and some downright stinkers too, but what the Pirates needed him to be in 2024, well, overall, he didn’t answer the bell. Let’s not get crazy, this is aContinue reading “Mitch Keller Didn’t Have a Disastrous Season, but He Hardly Answered the Bell Either”
Clouded by Underachievement, There Were Some Positive Pirates Stories Along the Way
The article reflects on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ roster strengths amidst challenges, praising standout players like Luis Ortiz and Paul Skenes while critiquing areas for improvement heading into 2025.
With Seemingly Every Move, The Pirates Create a Poison Pill
Rowdy Tellez was a poor signing for the Pirates in 2024, and his DFA reflects the team’s mismanagement and lack of awareness regarding fan scrutiny.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Losing Season, Once More
9-23-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter This version of the Pittsburgh Pirates should have been able to end the losing record streak. I believed that before the season, I believe it now. They didn’t get there, and that has to come with changes, growth and new goals. We’ll talk about them all off seasonContinue reading “Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Losing Season, Once More”
The Pirates are Careful with Player Health, Sometimes, Maybe, Depending…
Gary Morgan discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates’ questionable handling of player injuries, particularly regarding pitchers Johan Oviedo and Jared Jones, raising concerns about the team’s medical decisions and management practices.
When a Bullpen is This Historically Bad, Almost Nothing Else Matters
The Pirates bullpen has significantly underperformed this season, yielding poor stats, lost opportunities, and overall disappointing results, creating anxiety for fans regarding game outcomes.
Before Signing 1 Free Agent, Here’s What I’d Do with this Pirates Team
Gary Morgan details a hypothetical plan to revamp the Pittsburgh Pirates, focusing on budget, player decisions, coaching changes, and ambitious playoff goals over the next decade.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Winding Down
Pittsburgh baseball season ending; dissatisfaction over team’s uninspired play; suggestion to watch minor league games; discussing offseason changes; NL Central player performance; unclear managerial future; team rankings stagnant, signaling need for change.
Slow & Steady Improvement Didn’t Produce the Fan Reaction this Team Assumed it Would
The Pittsburgh Pirates face a challenging end to their season and fans hold varying expectations, but the team aims for internal improvement amid scrutiny.
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