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Five Pirates Black Friday Thoughts At Five

As we have all made our way through the most recent abnormal holiday of 2020, Thanksgiving, and are preparing for the next one in line, Christmas, we sit down at our computers for the new version of Black Friday; which seems a lot like Cyber Monday. This isn’t much different for me since I can’tContinue reading “Five Pirates Black Friday Thoughts At Five”

Breaking Down The Pirates Rule 5 Draft Possibilities

Ever since the deadline passed to protect players from the Rule 5 Draft, Pirates Fans and media members alike have taken to social media, as well as their own sites and publications, to inform the masses of potential targets that other teams around Major League Baseball chose not to add to their 40-man rosters. TheseContinue reading “Breaking Down The Pirates Rule 5 Draft Possibilities”

A Last Place Team With An Overflowing Roster

As Gary wrote about yesterday on the site and as I am guessing all of you know by now, General Manager Ben Cherington made the the decision to DFA fan favorite, starting pitcher Trevor Williams, along with utility man Jose Osuna at the Rule 5 Protection Deadline at 6pm on Friday; both of whom hadContinue reading “A Last Place Team With An Overflowing Roster”

Is Steven Brault A Legitimate Trade Chip For The Pirates?

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?”

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”