If you would have asked me anything about Steven Brault’s potential prior to Wednesday morning, I probably would start by discussing his last two outings of the 2020 season; including the chemistry he and Jacob Stallings exhibited in developing and executing a successful game plan, followed by the fact that I more than likely haveContinue reading “Is Steven Brault A Legitimate Trade Chip For The Pirates?”
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Does Baseball Really Need to Speed Up? Probably, but They Haven’t Found a Way Yet.
For most of baseball history an average game would last 2:30 or far less, the further you go back the smaller the number.
What Can The Pirates Expect To Get Back If Big Joe Goes?
For anyone who follows the Pittsburgh Pirates, even casually, it has become abundantly clear that Joe Musgrove has emerged as one of the leaders within the clubhouse at PNC Park. From welcoming Derek Shelton to Pittsburgh with a Primant’s Brothers sandwich, to being the one that reaches out when a new guy joins the teamContinue reading “What Can The Pirates Expect To Get Back If Big Joe Goes?”
The Value In Trading Adam Frazier
Let me start off by saying, there is no doubt in my mind that Adam Frazier is a trade candidate for the Pittsburgh Pirates. His name has been mentioned during the Winter Meetings last off-season, leading up to the most recent trade deadline and by our own Gary Morgan more than once; including his firstContinue reading “The Value In Trading Adam Frazier”
Five Thoughts at Five 11/9/20
Sometimes the best way I can think of to kick off another week of Pirates coverage is to get some topics off my head and out to you. The conversations we have really give me insight into what you want to read about, what interests you and the topic format really get’s us talking.
Free Agent Targets That Ben Cherington Should Consider, BUT Probably Won’t
In my most recent article for the site I wrote about some potential free agent targets for Pittsburgh General Manager Ben Cherington from a realistic point of view, which was not met with a warm reception. I complete understand the reasons behind these reactions and truthfully I did expect them to be any different. However,Continue reading “Free Agent Targets That Ben Cherington Should Consider, BUT Probably Won’t”
The Pirates Offseason Perspective: Potential Free Agents and Possible Trade Pieces
A couple of nights ago, Tuesday November 3rd, I found myself doing the same thing as many other Red Blooded Americans across the country; searching through Major League Baseball Free Agent lists, trying to identify realistic targets for the Pittsburgh Pirates to add prior to the beginning of the 2021 season. While my eyes scrolledContinue reading “The Pirates Offseason Perspective: Potential Free Agents and Possible Trade Pieces”
Through The Prospect Porthole: A Trio Of Young Catchers
About a week ago I wrote a column about the future of Jacob Stallings at the catcher position, which brought up the topic of three specific young catchers in the Pirates Farm System that I currently have my eye on; none of whom are ranked in the top prospects on any site at the presentContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: A Trio Of Young Catchers”
Through The Prospect Porthole: A JUCO Bandit
A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to sit down with the Pirates Fifth Round Pick from the 2020 MLB June Amateur Draft, Logan Hoffman, on a lazy Sunday afternoon. As I have become more familiar with the decisions that players make concerning following the Junior College path to the majors, it hasContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: A JUCO Bandit”
Recognizing RichRod’s Trade Value
As the 2020 Trade Deadline approached, only a little over a month into the 60 game season and with less than a full month to go, Pittsburgh Pirates Reliever Richard Rodriguez was discussed as one of the potential trade pieces for General Manager Ben Cherington. After giving up what turned out to be the gameContinue reading “Recognizing RichRod’s Trade Value”
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