Exciting times in baseball, well, at least it’s supposed to be. Nashville is a fun city so here’s hoping these GM’s get something done aside from ogling Carrie Underwoods gams. Let’s jump right in.
Tag Archives: Pittsburgh
Ben Cherington’s Winter Meeting History – Look at all these rumors….
When Corey Shrader, Joe Boyd and myself set out on this year’s Winter Meeting trade pieces journey, we had hoped to finish it up with a bang.
Do Something! Pirates Fans Struggle to Accept Team’s Slow Start to Offseason
I mean, imagine if your kids came to you with a list of Chirstmas presents they want and they were also armed with the lists of all their friends lists too. The kid doesn’t care how you get them obviously.
Know Your Enemy – St Louis Cardinals 2023 & Beyond
My preseason KYE piece for the Cards was definitely a miss. The team’s pitching issues were clear then, but the extent of the issues were really not clear to me then. As we have all seen, they are taking the steps to try and reverse that with veteran additions.
Not So Patiently Waiting On The Pirates To Make A Move
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-qkxei-150f55a Craig and Chris sit down to discuss the additions that have been made around MLB at this point in the off-season, Pirates Fans reactions to these, and the complicated nature of making trades. In the end they decide, it’s probably a good idea for everyone to just take a deep breath. Brought to youContinue reading “Not So Patiently Waiting On The Pirates To Make A Move”
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Live From Boston
Long one tonight, so I won’t spend much time up here. The Cardinals are fleshing out their comeback story they want to write and the natives are getting restless back home. We don’t just want Cherington to go get stuff done, we want him to do it now! 3/4 of the league have done nothing or next to it, but this fan base, well, they’ve seen this act before. One by one, day by day, targets we wanted, targets local “experts” said were possible, fall off the board.
My Huddle with Hurdle
11-27-23 – By Michael Castrignano – @412DoublePlay on X This past week, I had the great good fortune to get to sit down and talk with former Bucs skipper, Clint Hurdle, to talk about his baseball career – both on the field and in the clubhouse – as he overcame a number of obstacles overContinue reading “My Huddle with Hurdle”
Minor League News And Brews: Rule 5 Draft Preview
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-fvh7e-1507352 In this week’s episode Craig breaks down the prospects that were protected by the Pirates, those that weren’t and several Rule 5 Eligible Prospects around MLB that could be of interest to the ballclub in Pittsburgh. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especiallyContinue reading “Minor League News And Brews: Rule 5 Draft Preview”
This Offseason, Things Just Don’t Add Up
I look at the roster and I see a team that probably has to spend a bit more than they’re comfortable spending to add what they likely need to add in order to reach the playoffs in 2023.
Open Spots Remaining On The Pirates 2024 Roster
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-dudrz-15052a4 Craig and Chris sit down to discuss the minor moves the Pirates have made, which leads to a larger discussion about the free agent market, and getting creative to acquire players for the Pirates 2024 Roster. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy ChrisContinue reading “Open Spots Remaining On The Pirates 2024 Roster”
Steel City Pirates 