Bucs In The Basement

Under-The-Radar Pirates Pitching Targets

Carlos Santana enters the fold, and the Pittsburgh Pirates now have another professional hitter in their lineup. It looks like the next phase of the rebuild has begun with a change in roster construction methods. The focus now turns to pitching, and we have a list of under-the-radar pitchers for Ben Cherington to target next.
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Easy Targets For The 2023 Pirates Roster

The Pirates may have a full 40-man roster, but that doesn't mean some interesting names didn't just get Ben Cherington's interest as other teams announced their non-tenders. We find more an infielder who has outperformed newly dealt-away Kevin Newman in recent years. We find RP and 1B help as well. We also start to understand why catcher isn't an announced priority as one Pirates prospect may be ready for his shot in 2023.
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Pirates Rule 5 Protections and The Ji-Man Choi Addition

Craig and Chris talk Rule 5 Protections, which result in subtractions; as well as the surprise fact that everyone is getting wrong about the Ji-Man Choi addition. 
 
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Talking Pirates With Poni

In this SUPERSIZED episode of the podcast, Craig is joined by Andrew Fillipponi (aka The Poni Express) from 93.7 The Fan to talk everything Pittsburgh Pirates; including an disappointing year of development overall, some potential trade pieces and the future of Derek Shelton. 
 
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Pirates Must Create More Competition

With realistic openings for MLB-level catchers, firstbasemen, outfielders and starting pitchers, the Pittsburgh Pirates should start looking for more than just "measuring stick" players this offseason. True competition won't block young prospects in the team's future plans. When the prospect can take a job, you know they're truly ready for The Show. 
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How Ke’Bryan Hayes Maps Out The Pirates’ Way

Bucs In The Basement shuts down any Ke'Bryan Hayes contract slander with data that shows it is already a good deal that will just get better with age. We're also explaining why his value to the team actually shines a light on a possible team building philosophy that could narrow the gap between a Pirates team with a low payroll and the big boys in the postseason.
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Pirates Rule 5 Draft Preparation

Craig sits down with Anthony Murphy from Pirates Prospects to discuss the players that could, should and will be protected in this year's Rule 5 Draft, as well as the mostly likely candidates to be selected if they are not added to the Pirates 40-Man Roster! 
 
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Pirates Arbitration Numbers

Craig and Chris have a few more first base options for the Pirates, because it truly is biggest void to fill. The boys follow it up by doing some deep diving into the Pirates Upcoming Arbitration Eligible Players; and even invite a couple of them out for a beer!  
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Pirates Upcoming Decisions

Craig and Chris talk roster decisions concerning some veterans, player development for the youngsters, a possible option at first base in 2023 and Much More! 
 
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Pirates Misinformation Is Becoming Prevalent

Craig flies solo, and goes on quite a few tangents concerning Michael Chavis, Miguel Andujar's Comparison To Yoshi, One Knee Catching, Wil Crowe and The Pirates Defense. 
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