We speculated, we guessed, we tried to find landing spots and finally, one of them panned out. Today the Pirates made a Christmas Eve move sending Josh Bell to the Washington Nationals for two pitching prospects.
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‘Twas The Night Before Christmas: Pirates Edition
‘Twas the day before Christmas and all through PNC Park, not a creature was stirring especially without Kyle Stark. Cleats and gloves were hung in their lockers with care, in hopes that Opening Day soon would be there. The Pirates Fans were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of transactions danced in theirContinue reading “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas: Pirates Edition”
Happy Pirates Festivus!
For many of you the airing of grievances is a 365 day celebration when it comes to the Pirates, but today I’m going to have a little fun as I give you my top ten grievances for the Buccos because I’ve got ’em, and you’re gonna listen!
A Glimpse Into The Future Of The Pittsburgh Pirates
The year is 2023 and it’s opening day for Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Ke’Bryan Hayes is gearing up to take a run at winning his third Gold Glove and Silver Slugger in a row, as Liover Pegeuro and Nick Gonzalez field grounders from 1st Baseman Mason Martin. In theContinue reading “A Glimpse Into The Future Of The Pittsburgh Pirates”
Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss
When I first met Craig my co-editor we must have talked baseball for an hour and we both probably mentioned the owner a grad total of never.
Opening Day Lineup For The Pirates In 2021
With Derek Shelton giving a little bit of insight into his thought process concerning multiple players during his most recent media session, in lieu of his regular Winter Meeting availability, the powers that be have taken to interpreting exactly what this could mean for the Pirates as a whole, as well as some of itsContinue reading “Opening Day Lineup For The Pirates In 2021”
Pirates Revisionist History Doesn’t Help Anyone
Something I’ve learned as I’ve covered the Pirates is that fans have a ton of different ways they see events that have taken place.
To Trade Or Not To Trade? That Is NOT The Question For The Pirates
As the situation currently stands the MLB Hot Stove has been more of a slow simmer rather than the rolling boil we have become accustomed to in previous years. As Chris pointed out in the most recent episode of Bucs In The Basement, this is the first time in around 20 years that a freeContinue reading “To Trade Or Not To Trade? That Is NOT The Question For The Pirates”
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five 12-17-20
Howdy everyone! Wanted to get some more thoughts out there today as we head into the last weekend before the Big Day! MLB in general has been quiet, but that doesn’t mean there is nothing to talk about. As always, reach out on any platform Craig and I would love to get your take.
Does Derek Shelton Need A Defined Closer?
Over the past few days my eyes and ears have been bombarded with discussions about the Pirates Closer for the 2021 season, and in some of instances the Closer of the Future. It all began on Sunday when the guys over at the North Shore Nine were having a Q&A with Matt Gajtka from PittsburghContinue reading “Does Derek Shelton Need A Defined Closer?”
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