Here’s the thing, it’s not like catching isn’t important to this management team. They drafted one number one overall, actually nixed a deal with Philly because a catcher they wanted wasn’t involved.
Tag Archives: Prospects
Top Five Pirates Prospects: Odd Men Out
3-12-22 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement On Twitter) It’s amazing how much things can change from one moment to the next based simply on a singular event or decision. Earlier this week-and for the previous three plus months-the news surrounding Major League Baseball focused mostly on the continuous CBA Negotiations, the MLB Lockout andContinue reading “Top Five Pirates Prospects: Odd Men Out”
Top Battles to Watch in Spring
I thought since talking actual baseball was so tough during the lockout I thought it might be nice to give you all a refresher on who’s here and some of the guys to watch in this truncated Spring.
Play Ball, We Have a New CBA in MLB
We want baseball and they just got it done.
Two Guys Talkin’ Trades – Time to Dive Back In
Cole Tucker. Kevin Newman. Ben Gamel
Through The Prospect Porthole: Preparing To Reshuffle The Pirates Minor League Players
2-8-22 By Craig W. Toth (aka @BucsBasement On Twitter) Exactly one month from today the Minor League Baseball Season will officially open for 90 affiliated teams across the United States. For the Pirates this means the Bradenton Marauder, the Greensboro Grasshoppers and the Altoona Curve players will officially take the field for the first timeContinue reading “Through The Prospect Porthole: Preparing To Reshuffle The Pirates Minor League Players”
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
Now, let’s see if I have 5 thoughts in the old noodle!
Idle MLB Leads to Speculation and Assumption for Pirates Fans
I’m not here to tell you nothing bad is going to happen, or that the Pirates have suddenly changed who they are as a franchise. That said, maybe we should at least give equal billing to all rumors, not just the bad ones.
No Deal. MLB & MLBPA Remain Deeply Divided
I always try to simplify this stuff for you, and tonight will be no different, but simplifying the stances isn’t the same as pretending the solutions are simple.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five
Well everyone, it’s hard to believe, but here we are on the last day of February in 2022 already. Normally, I’d already have heard stories from friends checking out Spring Training ballgames, and we’d have already argued about who should win the outfield spots up for grabs. Instead, we’re debating which major faction of baseball hates the game worse.
Steel City Pirates 