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Tag Archives: Pirates
Examining Pirates Spring Training Narratives
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-bsnb6-13ae748 Craig and Chris sit down to discuss the remaining roster spots and who likely fits into them; including bench pieces and the fifth man in the rotation. They go on to talk about veterans in the clubhouse and the next men up. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The BucsContinue reading “Examining Pirates Spring Training Narratives”
Top 5 Pirates Prospects: Bradenton Marauders
3-7-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) At this point in the off-season, plotting out the Minor League assignments across the Pirates Farm System is a little bit of a guessing game; but, a very fun one if you are into prospects. In fact I enjoy it so much that I had BenContinue reading “Top 5 Pirates Prospects: Bradenton Marauders”
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Spring Update Edition
I don’t usually do these with a theme, but as we’re just about smack dab in the middle of this thing, it feels like a good time to focus on where we are.
Chances are Earned, Not Given
Pirates have moved to a new stage of this effort, and the time for that sort of thinking is largely over. From here on out, it’ll be more about who is pushing, who has displayed an ability to improve an area of concern, maybe even how final the counter move will be play a factor.
Minor League News and Brews: Greensboro Grasshoppers Preview
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ppcxs-13a3d58 In yet another BONUS Episode of the podcast, Craig is joined by Anthony Murphy from Pirates Prospects to break down the High-A roster, and preview some players you could see in a Grasshoppers Uniform this season. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especiallyContinue reading “Minor League News and Brews: Greensboro Grasshoppers Preview”
Through The Prospect Porthole: Expectations For Endy
3-2-23 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement on Twitter) Mention Endy Rodriguez in a room full of Pirates Fans, and I can almost guarantee you that the majority would join together in mass to scream about how he should start behind the plate in the Majors; in spite of the fact that most have probablyContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Expectations For Endy”
Luis Ortiz: The Young Flamethrower
Ortiz is technically in competition this spring for a rotation spot, all but assured a few months ago, but less likely now with the off-season additions of free agents Rich Hill and Vince Velasquez.
Hump Day Pittsburgh Pirates Q&A
Ton of great questions this week, honestly, some of them are flattering that you’d think I could even attempt to answer, but I’ll give ’em a swing.
Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Battles
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-32cj8-13a3cb0 Craig and Chris speak to yet another financial failure by Pirates Owner, Bob Nutting; and then get into some discussions about the most interesting Spring Training Battles for Pittsburgh in the Grapefruit League. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy Chris at a 9-footContinue reading “Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Battles”
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