Bucs In The Basement

Pirates Roster Decisions And How To Build

Craig and Chris tackle Spring Training Statistics Hype and when it is the right time to build a bullpen. 
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 Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball. Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are "For Fans, By Fans & All Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!
 

Examining Pirates Spring Training Narratives

 
Craig and Chris sit down to discuss the remaining roster spots and who likely fits into them; including bench pieces and the fifth man in the rotation. They go on to talk about veterans in the clubhouse and the next men up. 
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Minor League News and Brews: Greensboro Grasshoppers Preview

In yet another BONUS Episode of the podcast, Craig is joined by Anthony Murphy from Pirates Prospects to break down the High-A roster, and preview some players you could see in a Grasshoppers Uniform this season. 
 
Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especially when it comes to the Farm System. Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are "For Fans, By Fans & All Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Minor League Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Battles

Craig and Chris speak to yet another financial failure by Pirates Owner, Bob Nutting; and then get into some discussions about the most interesting Spring Training Battles for Pittsburgh in the Grapefruit League.  
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Minor League News and Brews: Bradenton Marauders Preview

 
In this bonus episode of the podcast, Craig is joined by the new Voice of the Bradenton Marauders-Ben Pokorny-to discuss prospects that could potential be in Bradenton to start the season, how promotions and assignments in the levels above affect how decisions are made, depth at the catcher position and much more! 
 
Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is a huge Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Fan; especially when it comes to the Farm System. Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are "For Fans, By Fans & All Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Minor League Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

Pirates Preparation With Matt Capps

Craig is once again joined by Matt Capps-Former Pirates Closer and Current Pirates Color Analyst for AT&T SportsNet to discuss the differences between starters and relievers, the idea of having a personal catcher, the advantages to veteran leadership in the clubhouse and the rule change he believes will have the biggest affect on pitchers.  
 
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Pirates Spring Training Preview With Jason Mackey

Craig sits down with Jason Mackey-Pirates Beat Writer from the Post-Gazette-to discuss Position Battles in Spring Training, The Starting Rotation, the Bullpen Overload, Ke'Bryan Hayes' Potential and Bryan Reynolds. 
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Waiting For Pirates Spring Training

Craig and Chris can't wait for Pirates Spring Training to officially start. Until then, they are talking Ji-Man Choi, Players In the Best Shape Of Their Lives and Other News Fillers That Always Come Around This Time Of Year. 
 
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Pirates Offseason Extravaganza

In this week's SUPERSIZED episode Craig is joined by Rob Biertempfel-Pirates Beat Reporter for the Athletic-to talk about a myriad of topics to get fans ready for the start of Spring Training; including Reynolds, Derek Shelton's Future with the team, Rodolfo Castro's Role and Much More! 
 
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Are The Pirates Setting A Higher Bar?

Look at this Pittsburgh Pirates roster and notice a group of veterans standing in the way of hopeful prospects. That isn't a bad thing. Let's talk about how competition is the next phase in creating a winning organization in "30 Minutes of Pirates Talk!"
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