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.
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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.
The Pirates Catching Position Must Be Addressed
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.
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”
Inside The Bucs Basement 