Back on February, in preparation for the ever approaching Spring Training report dates and ultimately the hopeful beginning of the 2021 Major League Baseball season, the MLBPA and the powers that be from MLB came to an agreement on the health and safety protocols for 2021. After having brought their negotiations in front of fansContinue reading “Hitting Pause On The Indianapolis Indians”
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Spring Has Officially Sprung For The Pirates
Over the past few days excitement surrounding the beginning of the Grapefruit League Season for the Pittsburgh Pirates has been picking up steam for many within the fanbase. Sure we know these games don’t count for much of anything and that more than likely a long season awaits us when the boys finally pack upContinue reading “Spring Has Officially Sprung For The Pirates”
The Not So Hidden Messages Behind The Pirates Spring Training Narratives
Each Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training, at least for the first couple of weeks, we get these feel good stories about what players have been up to over the off-season, their goals for the coming year and changes they may have made in their approach; including adjustments in their swing, pitches they’ve added to their repertoireContinue reading “The Not So Hidden Messages Behind The Pirates Spring Training Narratives”
Picking Apart Every Move The Pirates Make
I am not in the business of faulting or shaming anyone for trying to piece together the reason(s) behind any transaction the Pirates make. It is something I do myself on a weekly and even daily basis as a blogger and podcaster, so it would be highly hypocritical judge anyone. No matter how minor theContinue reading “Picking Apart Every Move The Pirates Make”
The Bullpen Piece Some May Have Forgotten About
The bullpen for the Pirates has been a series of moving parts over the last two seasons, and that trend will likely continue in 2021. But there was a time three years ago where the ‘pen was very dominant, featuring Felipe Vasquez, Kyle Crick, Richard Rodriguez, and eventually Keone Kela at the trade deadline. ThereContinue reading “The Bullpen Piece Some May Have Forgotten About”
As Predicted, By Him, Cherington Adds Depth To The Starting Rotation
On Tuesday afternoon, the day before the Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers and catchers were set to hold their first official workout of the season, General Manager Ben Cherington finally pulled the trigger on a veteran pitcher, lefty Tyler Anderson, to add to mostly inexperienced and vastly unproven starting rotation; a move that Cherington implied would eventuallyContinue reading “As Predicted, By Him, Cherington Adds Depth To The Starting Rotation”
Pirates Spring Training Is Set To Begin
Even as snow continues to fall here in Western Pennsylvania, Spring is in the air; Spring Training that is. Just yesterday we all got one step closer to seeing our Pittsburgh Pirates take the field in their home away from home at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida; well, actually it will be at Ed SmithContinue reading “Pirates Spring Training Is Set To Begin”
Which Pirates Are on Trade Watch Heading into Spring Training?
This offseason, Pirates General Manager, Ben Cherington, has been busy unloading some of the Pirates’ best players for a total of 11 prospects. While this came to no surprise, as Cherington said “This probably won’t be the last of them” after the Josh Bell trade in December, it finally showed to the fanbase what directionContinue reading “Which Pirates Are on Trade Watch Heading into Spring Training?”
Cherington Continues To Add Depth To The Roster
Over the past few days Pittsburgh General Manager Ben Cherington has inked three experienced Major League players to Minor League deals accompanied by invitations to Spring Training; beginning with relief pitcher Chasen Shreve on Sunday and eventually culminating in the back to back announcements of catcher Tony Wolters and outfielder Brian Goodwin each signing earlyContinue reading “Cherington Continues To Add Depth To The Roster”
Living In The Past: From Archer To Walker
Back on the evening of Halloween 2020, the Pirates declined Chris Archer’s $11 million option for 2021; choosing instead to buyout his contract for $250,000, immediately making him a free agent and seemingly bringing an end to the often criticized trade that sent Tyler Glasnow, Austin Meadows and Shane Baz to the Rays in exchangeContinue reading “Living In The Past: From Archer To Walker”
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