11-13-21 By Craig W. Toth (aka @bucsbasement on Twitter) As soon as Gary mentioned that he would be going to Florida for a much deserved long weekend away, I immediately felt myself being transported to Madeira Beach; although my feet remained firmly planted in Western Pennsylvania. Each year, at the end of July/beginning of August-forContinue reading “Pirates And Cherington Look To Ride The Waves”
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Pirates Perform Regular Housekeeping…And Throw In More Than Few Surprises
Based on what many Pittsburgh Pirates Fans have voiced over the past month, since their season officially came to a close on October 3rd, a pretty thorough housecleaning would be preferred over the customary tiding up of the roster that has taken place over the past couple of years; or at the very least makingContinue reading “Pirates Perform Regular Housekeeping…And Throw In More Than Few Surprises”
Is The Outfield Depth In The Pirates Organization An Illusion?
11-2-21 By Craig W. Toth (aka @bucsbasement on Twitter) Since taking over as the Pittsburgh Pirates General Manager in November of 2019, Ben Cherington’s Open Day Lineups in the outfield have consisted of Bryan Reynolds in Left, Gregory Polanco/Guillermo Heredia in Right and Jarod Dyson/Anthony Alford in Center. In the last game of the 2020Continue reading “Is The Outfield Depth In The Pirates Organization An Illusion?”
The Pittsburgh Pirates Are Merely Existing At The Moment
10-31-21 By Craig W. Toth (aka @bucsbasement on Twitter) Your Pittsburgh Pirates last took the field a full four weeks ago from today-October 31st, which means Happy Halloween!-after a nightmare (pun intended) of a season. Since that time it has been near radio silence, outside of some Minor League Awards being announced. In a way,Continue reading “The Pittsburgh Pirates Are Merely Existing At The Moment”
The Pirates Minor Leaguers Hold A Key To The Future
10-28-21 By Craig W. Toth (aka @bucsbasement on Twitter) For almost as long as I can remember, my eyes have always wandered to the Pirates Minor League System, and everything that it entails; even when the team was competitive in 2013-15. From player performance and projections to coaching techniques and evaluation. All while soaking inContinue reading “The Pirates Minor Leaguers Hold A Key To The Future”
Pittsburgh Pirates Chairman Of The Board, Robert Nutting, Is Not A Good Owner
10-23-21 By Craig W. Toth (aka @bucsbasement on Twitter) This obviously goes without saying, and is more than likely an understatement of how many of you actually feel based on the barrage of comments that often follow many, if not most of the articles myself and Gary write. It doesn’t even have to be anContinue reading “Pittsburgh Pirates Chairman Of The Board, Robert Nutting, Is Not A Good Owner”
The Pirates Current Rebuild Has Fans Looking At The Past
10-19-21 By Craig W. Toth (aka @bucsbasement on Twitter) For any current Pittsburgh Pirates Fan over a certain age, 2010 seems to be somewhat of a distant memory. However, recently I have seen the 2021 team being compared to this ball club more and more; not simply on account of their nearly identical 100+ lossContinue reading “The Pirates Current Rebuild Has Fans Looking At The Past”
The Pirates Need to Take a Step Forward, It Simply Won’t Happen Without Investment
Craig and I put out our first pass at the 40-man roster. It was intentionally left as is with very few changes because we believe if you don’t tell and show people the problems they’ll never understand the things that have to happen, or the difficulties they present.
Pirates Arbitration Decisions Could Spell The End of The Line For A Couple Of Veterans
10-15-21 By Craig W. Toth (aka @bucsbasement on Twitter) At this point it can be safely assumed, with almost certainty, that many Pirates Fans have at least a general understanding of the arbitration process in Major League Baseball. In a very simplistic manner of speaking, the Pirates must tender a contract to all arbitration eligibleContinue reading “Pirates Arbitration Decisions Could Spell The End of The Line For A Couple Of Veterans”
Pirates Rule 5 Decisions Have Moved To The Forefront
During the Pittsburgh Pirates most recent season, more eyes and ears were directed towards the Farm System than I can really remember, at least in my recent memory. Part of this obviously was due to the fact of the product that was on the field at PNC Park, but the more obvious reason was theContinue reading “Pirates Rule 5 Decisions Have Moved To The Forefront”
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