The post outlines potential trade targets for the Pirates, assessing players’ availability, fit, and risks, emphasizing the importance of realistic acquisitions and strategic choices.
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Are the Pirates Actually Trying to Slash Payroll?
The article discusses concerns regarding the Pirates’ payroll management and trading rumors. It emphasizes the ambiguity surrounding payroll increases, team strategies, and the impact of social media on fan perceptions and narratives.
The Pirates Acquire Spencer Horwitz for Package Featuring Luis Ortiz
The article discusses a three-team trade involving the Pirates, Guardians, and Blue Jays. It analyzes player acquisitions, potential impacts, and future developments, emphasizing the deal’s balanced nature for both teams.
The Pirates Need Bullpen Help, but They Aren’t Exactly Filling a Black Hole
The Pittsburgh Pirates are focused on improving their bullpen for the upcoming season, assessing players returning from injury, the impact of recent acquisitions, and addressing needs for left-handed relief options.
Arguing About Baseball Economics, from the Worst Possible Vantage Point; a Pirates Fan
The Dodgers enhance their talent through deferred payments, highlighting disparities in MLB spending. The Pirates’ owner is criticized for financial limitations, revealing ongoing competitive challenges without structural reforms like a salary floor.
Starter Spotlight: Glas-Now We’ve Done It
8-11-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Pirates have now dropped 3 consecutive series, losing 8 of their last 9 games, including six straight, as they have tumbled down the standings in their worst stretch of the season. They will look to avoid back-to -back sweeps this week in the final game of the DodgersContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Glas-Now We’ve Done It”
Starter Spotlight: A River Runs Through It
8-10-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Mired in a 5-game losing streak – their longest of the season, the Pirates have quickly dropped out of the playoff race and are now just desperately trying to get back in the win column. But it’s never easy when you’re facing the Dodgers, and they’ll have toContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: A River Runs Through It”
Starter Spotlight: Beat Back Jack
8-9-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Hitting the road out west as the Pirates visit the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers – and the first pitcher they will see this weekend is old rival, Jack Flaherty. Flaherty has plenty of experience facing the Buccos with 16 career appearances, compiling 90 strikeouts to 28 walksContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Beat Back Jack”
Starter Spotlight: Walker Buehler
6-6-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X As the Pirates look for a sweep of the visiting Dodgers, they will face off against Walker Buehler – who is looking to make up for lost time after missing most of 2022 and all of 2023 due to injury and an eventual second Tommy JohnContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: Walker Buehler”
Starter Spotlight: James Paxton
6-5-24 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Following a win in the opening game last night against the flame-throwing right-handed pitcher, Tyler Glasnow, the Pirates will look to keep rolling against contact-oriented southpaw in James Paxton. The veteran Paxton joined the Dodgers as a free agent this past offseason, providing a steadying presence despite notContinue reading “Starter Spotlight: James Paxton”
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