https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-eypkb-130ac41 In this SUPERSIZED episode of the podcast, Craig is joined by Andrew Fillipponi (aka The Poni Express) from 93.7 The Fan to talk everything Pittsburgh Pirates; including an disappointing year of development overall, some potential trade pieces and the future of Derek Shelton. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside TheContinue reading “Talking Pirates With Poni”
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Pirates Must Create More Competition
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-gz3mv-1301d49 With realistic openings for MLB-level catchers, firstbasemen, outfielders and starting pitchers, the Pittsburgh Pirates should start looking for more than just “measuring stick” players this offseason. True competition won’t block young prospects in the team’s future plans. When the prospect can take a job, you know they’re truly ready for The Show. Brought toContinue reading “Pirates Must Create More Competition”
Pirates Rule 5 Draft Preparation
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-dvhph-12f00af Craig sits down with Anthony Murphy from Pirates Prospects to discuss the players that could, should and will be protected in this year’s Rule 5 Draft, as well as the mostly likely candidates to be selected if they are not added to the Pirates 40-Man Roster! Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers theContinue reading “Pirates Rule 5 Draft Preparation”
Pirates Arbitration Numbers
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-2wviw-12e65ad Craig and Chris have a few more first base options for the Pirates, because it truly is biggest void to fill. The boys follow it up by doing some deep diving to the Pirates Upcoming Arbitration Eligible Players; and even invite a couple of them out for a beer! Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! CraigContinue reading “Pirates Arbitration Numbers”
Pirates Misinformation Is Becoming Prevalent
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-8afvm-12d4acd Craig flies solo, and goes on quite a few tangents concerning Michael Chavis, Miguel Andujar’s Comparison To Yoshi, One Knee Catching, Wil Crowe and The Pirates Defense. Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy Chris at a 9-foot homemade oak bar to talk PittsburghContinue reading “Pirates Misinformation Is Becoming Prevalent”
A Whole New Ballgame?
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-t27ys-12cbd1d Bradenton Marauders play-by-play guy Spenser Smith joins us again for “30 Minutes of Bucs” with a look at the actual impact of MLB’s new rules for 2023. Spenser has been watching a new kind of baseball this season, and he has his take on what Pirates fans should expect from the game starting nextContinue reading “A Whole New Ballgame?”
Cherington Focuses On Pirates Getting Better
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-j6t9x-12c292d Ben Cherington preached about getting better, and then added another cast-off to the Pirates roster in Zack Collins. Listen as we explain that players like Collins can no longer be the answer if the goal is to get better, even if you found some answers this season. Oneil Cruz certainly looks like one. HisContinue reading “Cherington Focuses On Pirates Getting Better”
Pirates Need Move To Another Re-Build Phase?
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-t74ng-12b8c75 From angst over who made the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame to dropping OPS numbers throughout the lineup, Pirates fans are annoyed this week. It may be an indication that this phase of the rebuild has gone on long enough. We make a case for long-term free agent additions this offseason and discuss howContinue reading “Pirates Need Move To Another Re-Build Phase?”
What Have The Pirates Learned?
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-a8xnr-12b01ab Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette shares what he has learned about several prospects and likely core pieces while hanging around the Pirates organization this year. He also discusses questions that have been answered for the fanbase and GM Ben Cherington during this season. Join us for “30 Minutes of Bucs!” Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com!Continue reading “What Have The Pirates Learned?”
This Pirates Rebuild Could Be Worse
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-8ik7u-12a7709 Who sits in the Pirates rotation in 2023, and what type of additions make sense? It may be different this year compared to previous years for the Pirates front office as we break it all down. Plus, we ask if Dennis Eckersley knows enough about opposing teams to give a qualified opinion on theirContinue reading “This Pirates Rebuild Could Be Worse”
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