Tag Archives: Pittsburgh

How Deep Is Our Infield

1-10-23 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X Last week, I looked at the outfield, breaking down the myriad of options and illustrating the options and difficulties at filling the three positions (four, counting bench player) on the grass. This week, we’re looking at the 5 guys around the diamond and how that expectsContinue reading “How Deep Is Our Infield”

Evaluating The Pittsburgh Pirates Pitching Situation

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-px4hb-15467e6 Craig talks about his time at PiratesFest this past weekend, before Craig and Chris dive in heavy to the pitching situation in Pittsburgh; especially concerning a possible Mitch Keller extension, and the eventual promotion of Paul Skenes.  Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but nowContinue reading “Evaluating The Pittsburgh Pirates Pitching Situation”

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – OK, Let’s Get Back to Business

PiratesFest was fun but now it’s time to get back to the business of building this team for what Derek Shelton again on the record said they want to win this year. Now, I wouldn’t expect him to say he planned to finish last, but I’m not sure I see a division winner as we sit here either.

PiratesFest Takeaways, Observations & Thoughts

The first thing to say about PiratesFest which took place yesterday 1/6/2024 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center is really that is was a success. We all can nitpick, but by in large, everyone seemed to find something that got them going. My friends with kids, well, they didn’t like standing in line, but once the line was through, the players, coaches and staff made the kids feel special.

Minor League News And Brews: Pirate Prepare To Cast An International Net

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5ahi3-1541070 Craig preps Pirates Fans for the upcoming International Signing Period, while addressing some rumors of future commitments and the overall Bonus Pool that the Pirates will have at their disposal.  Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especially when it comes to the FarmContinue reading “Minor League News And Brews: Pirate Prepare To Cast An International Net”

The Pirates Calendar Flips To 2024

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-yqk6s-153d2c8 Craig and Chris discuss the upcoming disaster that could be Pirates Fest. Not because Craig and his kids won’t have fun at; but rather, due to the fact that the Front Office has not done enough to call this off-season a success.  Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The BucsContinue reading “The Pirates Calendar Flips To 2024”

Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – On a Tuesday!?!

Hey, for the first time since starting this weekly entry, I missed my self imposed deadline. I managed to write on Christmas Day, and somehow dropped the ball on New Year’s Day

Outfield Breakdown: 2024 Edition

1-1-24 – By Michael Castrignano –@412DoublePlay on X Last year, I wrote a piece dissecting the options in the outfield. This year, I’ve decided to dig even deeper into the current options for the 26-man, 40-man and depth beyond. There’s a congestion that has emerged among our outfield options with some internal options – asContinue reading “Outfield Breakdown: 2024 Edition”