Bucs In The Basement

Minor League News And Brews: Top Tools For Position Players

Craig starts the show by addressing the changes that are being made to the Florida and Arizona Complex League Schedules-as well as the possible effects that we could see concerning drafted players debuts-before eventually discussing the Pirates Prospects with the Top Tools. 
Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is still 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!

The Pirates Pitchers And An Additional Catcher Are Reporting

Chris brings the heat in this one, as he has some very strong feelings about the Pirates newest catcher, Yasmani Grandal. Towards the end, Craig tries to calm him down by posing a question concerning the three most recent pitchers that the team has been linked to. 
Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply joins his buddy Chris at a 9-foot homemade oak bar every week 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!

Minor League News And Brews: Grading Out The Pitching Prospects

Craig leads off the show by talking about some Minor League Pitcher Acquisitions before breaking down the quality of each pitch mix from the Young Bucs, as they make their way up through the Pirates Organization. 
Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is still 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!

Examining The "Small Market" Pittsburgh Pirates

Craig and Chris start out the show by exchanging opposing viewpoints concerning the Bobby Witt Jr. Extension, before shifting gears to talk about the possibility of adding Gary Sanchez and the recently released PECOTA Projections.
Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply joins his buddy Chris at a 9-foot homemade oak bar every week 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!

Minor League News And Brews: Piquing My Interest

Craig talks about the Pirates Prospects he will be keeping his eyes on during the upcoming Minor League Season, but not before discussing the recent Farm System Rankings, The Return For Corbin Burnes and Why he doesn't make his own top 30 List for the Pirates. 
Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is still 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!

Questioning The Pittsburgh Pirates

Craig and Chris sit down to discuss the Pirates Prospects they would be willing to give up in a trade to acquire a legit starting pitcher, as well as the holes in the lineup they still believe need to be filled before opening day; and what players they might target. 
Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply joins his buddy Chris at a 9-foot homemade oak bar every week 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!

Minor League News And Brews-Affiliate Coaching Assignments And International Signings

Craig talks about the Minor League Coaching Assignments that were announced earlier this week, but more importantly he dives into the changes that have been made in this area since Ben Cherington took over. After getting all of this off his chest, Craig moves on to the International Signings that have been made so far. 
Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is still 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!

Uncharacteristic Actions From The Pirates

Craig and Chris sit down to discuss the recent signing of Aroldis Chapman-a reliever-for $10.5 Million, as well as the comments that Bob Nutting made during a recent one-on-one interview with Jason Mackey from The Post-Gazette; both of which are not very normal occurrences for your Pittsburgh Pirates, and their owner. 
Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply joins his buddy Chris at a 9-foot homemade oak bar every week 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!

Minor League News And Brews: A Baseball Prospectus Perspective

Craig is joined by Jeffrey Paternostro (@jeffpasternostro)-Lead Prospect Writer and Multimedia Production Manager-from Baseball Prospectus (@baseballpro) to discuss their recently released Pirates Top Prospect and Top 101 Lists, along with an outlook for the system as a whole. #LetsGoBucs #30MinutesOfBucs #MiLBNews&Brews
Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and is still 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!

Polar Opposite Outlooks For the Pittsburgh Pirates

Since Chris was busy dealing with some technical issues, Craig completely goes off the rails to talk about the opposing views that often exist concerning several members of the Pittsburgh Pirates; ultimately breaking down the rationale for both the optimistic and pessimistic points of view. 
Brought to you by ShopYinzz.com! Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply joins his buddy Chris at a 9-foot homemade oak bar every week 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!