Tag Archives: David Bednar

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.

The Pirates Never Fail to Make Me Ask Questions

The Pirates face challenges managing their young pitchers for playoffs while stretching them out. Rotation’s shuffling creates issues. Next year might be easier.

Good Intentions, Poor Results; A Story About Wanting Things Both Ways

The Pirates face challenges managing their young pitchers for playoffs while stretching them out. Rotation’s shuffling creates issues. Next year might be easier.