This is the easiest question in sports, well it sure as hell should be anyway, yet every year here we all are, arguing and passionately fighting for one side or another with every prospect who looks close.
Tag Archives: Prospects
Let’s Take a Stab at the Pirates Position Players and a Lineup
We’re quickly approaching the get serious part of Spring Training, you know, the time when you start seeing pitchers try to go 4 or 5 innings or position players start getting 4 or 5 at bats in a game.
Pirates Make First Cuts, Roster Taking Shape
Seems quick doesn’t it? Well, with only 18 games this Spring before heading North, the sense of urgency to get at bats for guys that really are locks and or have a good chance to make the roster is real.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
Boy was it nice to hear the crack of the bat and see some of these guys do their thing on the diamond again this weekend. Baseball has not solved it’s problems but the game itself is still beautiful to watch.
Pirates Rebuild Fatigue – We’ve Been Here Before
It doesn’t have to be like this, the team could spend more money along the path to put lipstick on the pig but you can’t tell a GM to execute his plan, his way, then tell him how to do it.
A Difficult Pirates Payroll Discussion We Just Have to Have
They could and should spend more money, but let’s at least have conversations about what, and where instead of yelling out some number that makes you feel good.
Kevin Newman: From Top Prospect to Prospect Seat Warmer
He’s a first round pick, a terrific defender and notoriously the negative launch angle leader on this club for 3 seasons running. He’s a cautionary tale of believing all the can’t miss you see in a system too.
Can We Realistically Say the Pirates Won’t be Better in 2022?
Hey, either way, this is right where I thought they’d be in this process, so I’m not about to act shocked we’re here.
Pirates Sign Vogelbach and Hembree to One Year Deals
The Pirates finally got active in the free agent market today, and while these aren’t big names, they certainly fill needs and add real veteran depth.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
Baseball is back on the field, but none of us forget what we just went through. Nobody forgets that the system didn’t change for the better or that the owner still isn’t spending, but it’s also time to realize at some point baseball on the field takes precedence.
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