The Pirates did the right thing trading Josh Bell to the Washington Nationals, and I know it hurts some of you, hey, I really liked the guy too. That said, the Pirates have a ton of decisions like this that must be made. They don’t all have to end in a trade, but they allContinue reading “Trading Bell Was the Right Move, Even if You Can’t See it Now”
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A Capital Move – Josh Bell Traded to Washington
We speculated, we guessed, we tried to find landing spots and finally, one of them panned out. Today the Pirates made a Christmas Eve move sending Josh Bell to the Washington Nationals for two pitching prospects.
Happy Pirates Festivus!
For many of you the airing of grievances is a 365 day celebration when it comes to the Pirates, but today I’m going to have a little fun as I give you my top ten grievances for the Buccos because I’ve got ’em, and you’re gonna listen!
Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss
When I first met Craig my co-editor we must have talked baseball for an hour and we both probably mentioned the owner a grad total of never.
Pirates Revisionist History Doesn’t Help Anyone
Something I’ve learned as I’ve covered the Pirates is that fans have a ton of different ways they see events that have taken place.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five 12-17-20
Howdy everyone! Wanted to get some more thoughts out there today as we head into the last weekend before the Big Day! MLB in general has been quiet, but that doesn’t mean there is nothing to talk about. As always, reach out on any platform Craig and I would love to get your take.
The Jameson Taillon Effect
In 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates selected a stud right handed pitcher straight out of high school in Texas named Jameson Taillon and while nobody could justifiably call him a bust he certainly has had a rocky and injury plagued career.
The Pirates Should Do More
I understand what this club is doing, anyone who’s read my work knows that. It’s a rebuild and it really doesn’t matter to me if they say it or not, but it certainly is. I’m sure there are some people out there who hear the team say build instead and are somehow placated but how you could be a Pirates fan and be fooled by that I’ll never know.
What Do You Need to See To Believe Derek Shelton is the Right Guy?
First of all I’m as guilty as anyone. I feel like I’ve spent the past two or three months playing the short sample size police, but I have not been so kind to the coach.
Five Thoughts at Five 12-12-20
The Pirates finally made some moves this week as the Rule Five Draft provided some much needed depth for the club. Here are some other topics floating around in my head as the rumor mill quickly goes back to near silent.
