Boy was it nice to hear the crack of the bat and see some of these guys do their thing on the diamond again this weekend. Baseball has not solved it’s problems but the game itself is still beautiful to watch.
Tag Archives: MiLB
Pirates Rebuild Fatigue – We’ve Been Here Before
It doesn’t have to be like this, the team could spend more money along the path to put lipstick on the pig but you can’t tell a GM to execute his plan, his way, then tell him how to do it.
A Difficult Pirates Payroll Discussion We Just Have to Have
They could and should spend more money, but let’s at least have conversations about what, and where instead of yelling out some number that makes you feel good.
Kevin Newman: From Top Prospect to Prospect Seat Warmer
He’s a first round pick, a terrific defender and notoriously the negative launch angle leader on this club for 3 seasons running. He’s a cautionary tale of believing all the can’t miss you see in a system too.
Can We Realistically Say the Pirates Won’t be Better in 2022?
Hey, either way, this is right where I thought they’d be in this process, so I’m not about to act shocked we’re here.
Pirates Sign Vogelbach and Hembree to One Year Deals
The Pirates finally got active in the free agent market today, and while these aren’t big names, they certainly fill needs and add real veteran depth.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
Baseball is back on the field, but none of us forget what we just went through. Nobody forgets that the system didn’t change for the better or that the owner still isn’t spending, but it’s also time to realize at some point baseball on the field takes precedence.
The Pirates Catching Position Must Be Addressed
Here’s the thing, it’s not like catching isn’t important to this management team. They drafted one number one overall, actually nixed a deal with Philly because a catcher they wanted wasn’t involved.
Top Five Pirates Prospects: Odd Men Out
3-12-22 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement On Twitter) It’s amazing how much things can change from one moment to the next based simply on a singular event or decision. Earlier this week-and for the previous three plus months-the news surrounding Major League Baseball focused mostly on the continuous CBA Negotiations, the MLB Lockout andContinue reading “Top Five Pirates Prospects: Odd Men Out”
Some Realistic Free Agent Targets for the Pirates
It’s hard to broach the subject of free agency as a Pittsburgh Pirates fan. What they need isn’t really realistic to expect them to get. They are fighting an owner who hasn’t opened the pocket book since 2016 and on top of that, it’s always a challenge to lure a free agent to sign with a team mired in a half decade long rebuild effort. Nobody wants to be the first.
Steel City Pirates 