The Pittsburgh Pirates sent down Roansy Contreras, but it is all part of a plan. We debate if the plan makes sense and compare it to how other teams have handled pitchers at similar points in their career. Joe Doyle of Prospects Live also breaks down the upcoming MLB Draft and who he thinks the Pirates will take in Round One. 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

The Pittsburgh Pirates sent down Roansy Contreras, but it is all part of a plan. We debate if the plan makes sense and compare it to how other teams have handled pitchers at similar points in their career. Joe Doyle of Prospects Live also breaks down the upcoming MLB Draft and who he thinks the Pirates will take in Round One. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for <a href="https://insidethebucsbasement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside The Bucs Basement</a>, 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at <a href="https://bucsinthebasement.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BucsInTheBasement.com</a>!

Pirates Saving Roansy & Prepping For A Draft

As the last of the fireworks are used up, the Pirates find themselves with a clear starting nine. Can the team take feelings out and play that starting lineup based solely on results? We have the perfect #2 and #3 hitters to build around, and putting those hitters in the right spots should maximise their output too.  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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

As the last of the fireworks are used up, the Pirates find themselves with a clear starting nine. Can the team take feelings out and play that starting lineup based solely on results? We have the perfect #2 and #3 hitters to build around, and putting those hitters in the right spots should maximise their output too.  Craig Toth covers the Pirates for <a href="https://insidethebucsbasement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside The Bucs Basement</a>, 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at <a href="https://bucsinthebasement.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BucsInTheBasement.com</a>!

Setting A Pirates Lineup

Matt Capps joins us to express concerns about David Bednar's use, and he has the life-experience to speak on it. He also talks about what he sees lately from Mitch Keller. Is this the breakthrough? Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette also joins us to figure out what happens to young call-ups on the roster when players start returning from the IL. A roster crunch is coming. 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

Matt Capps joins us to express concerns about David Bednar's use, and he has the life-experience to speak on it. He also talks about what he sees lately from Mitch Keller. Is this the breakthrough? Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette also joins us to figure out what happens to young call-ups on the roster when players start returning from the IL. A roster crunch is coming. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for <a href="https://insidethebucsbasement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside The Bucs Basement</a>, 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at <a href="https://bucsinthebasement.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BucsInTheBasement.com</a>!

Not All Pirates Problems Are Bad

Oneil Cruz is finally here and he can throw baseballs faster than the average ballplayer and leap buildings in a single bound. While all of that hype is fun, Pittsburgh Pirates fans should expect ups-and-downs with the young SS, but also enjoy a lineup that we only imagined a year ago. Craig also insists that he's told everyone about Bligh Madris repeatedly over the years, but we make him tell us about the young outfielder again. 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

Oneil Cruz is finally here and he can throw baseballs faster than the average ballplayer and leap buildings in a single bound. While all of that hype is fun, Pittsburgh Pirates fans should expect ups-and-downs with the young SS, but also enjoy a lineup that we only imagined a year ago. Craig also insists that he's told everyone about Bligh Madris repeatedly over the years, but we make him tell us about the young outfielder again. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for <a href="https://insidethebucsbasement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside The Bucs Basement</a>, 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at <a href="https://bucsinthebasement.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BucsInTheBasement.com</a>!

Watch The Pirates, Kid

A load of recent Pittsburgh Pirates transactions exposed a 40-man roster crunch when it comes to pitching. But what may be a problem in the short term had good long-term intentions behind it. Fans may soon see guys going longer with less stuff on the mound. Plus, Bryan Reynolds is good again and it proves a point made on this show months ago. 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

A load of recent Pittsburgh Pirates transactions exposed a 40-man roster crunch when it comes to pitching. But what may be a problem in the short term had good long-term intentions behind it. Fans may soon see guys going longer with less stuff on the mound. Plus, Bryan Reynolds is good again and it proves a point made on this show months ago. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for <a href="https://insidethebucsbasement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside The Bucs Basement</a>, 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at <a href="https://bucsinthebasement.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BucsInTheBasement.com</a>!

Pirates A Little Light On Pitchers

We think an infield is coming together, with an unlikely fit at 1B. The team that picked up Cole Tucker should tell fans that other teams operate similarly to the Pirates. And Craig explains that his frustration with Ben Cherington is because he makes the same mistakes. 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

We think an infield is coming together, with an unlikely fit at 1B. The team that picked up Cole Tucker should tell fans that other teams operate similarly to the Pirates. And Craig explains that his frustration with Ben Cherington is because he makes the same mistakes. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for <a href="https://insidethebucsbasement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside The Bucs Basement</a>, 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at <a href="https://bucsinthebasement.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BucsInTheBasement.com</a>!

Pirates Winning More Than Expected

Spenser Smith brings play-by-play magic to Bradenton Marauders broadcasts, and is the perfect expert to bring in for a look down on the farm. We're talking about the prospects you know, the ones you don't know and how it takes more than a quick look at the stat sheets to evaluate progress in the minors. Let's take a glance at the future of the Pittsburgh Pirates. 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

Spenser Smith brings play-by-play magic to Bradenton Marauders broadcasts, and is the perfect expert to bring in for a look down on the farm. We're talking about the prospects you know, the ones you don't know and how it takes more than a quick look at the stat sheets to evaluate progress in the minors. Let's take a glance at the future of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for <a href="https://insidethebucsbasement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside The Bucs Basement</a>, 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at <a href="https://bucsinthebasement.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BucsInTheBasement.com</a>!

Finding Future Pirates Down On The Farm

The guys would like to see some of the young prospects get some playing time at the MLB level, and Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette agrees. Listen as he identifies one of the biggest frustrations for Pirates fans. We're also looking for positives in the rotation, while celebrating six Pirates prospects moving up the rankings on the MLB Pipeline Top 100 List. (Now if only we could get them to Pittsburgh.) 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

The guys would like to see some of the young prospects get some playing time at the MLB level, and Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette agrees. Listen as he identifies one of the biggest frustrations for Pirates fans. We're also looking for positives in the rotation, while celebrating six Pirates prospects moving up the rankings on the MLB Pipeline Top 100 List. (Now if only we could get them to Pittsburgh.) Craig Toth covers the Pirates for <a href="https://insidethebucsbasement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside The Bucs Basement</a>, 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at <a href="https://bucsinthebasement.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BucsInTheBasement.com</a>!

Hey Pirates, Let The Kids Play!

Don't look now, but the Pittsburgh Pirates are starting to find some starting pitching. (Well, not so much with the opener on Monday night...but you get the idea.) They also have sent Cole Tucker down to the minors and we don't think he's coming back. Craig identifies the next Pirates prospect he thinks should make the major league roster this year, and it is not one of their top-ranked players. 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

Don't look now, but the Pittsburgh Pirates are starting to find some starting pitching. (Well, not so much with the opener on Monday night...but you get the idea.) They also have sent Cole Tucker down to the minors and we don't think he's coming back. Craig identifies the next Pirates prospect he thinks should make the major league roster this year, and it is not one of their top-ranked players. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for <a href="https://insidethebucsbasement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside The Bucs Basement</a>, 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at <a href="https://bucsinthebasement.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BucsInTheBasement.com</a>!

A Pirates Core Is Building

With so many question marks in the eventual contending 26-man lineup for the Pittsburgh Pirates, is it time to sign some older veteran players to extensions? We have a couple of names that should get locked in this season in order to cut down on the amount of maybes on the future roster.  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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

With so many question marks in the eventual contending 26-man lineup for the Pittsburgh Pirates, is it time to sign some older veteran players to extensions? We have a couple of names that should get locked in this season in order to cut down on the amount of maybes on the future roster.  Craig Toth covers the Pirates for <a href="https://insidethebucsbasement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside The Bucs Basement</a>, 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at <a href="https://bucsinthebasement.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BucsInTheBasement.com</a>!

Pirates Need To Make Some Commitments

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Mitch Keller is showing life, the Pirates used an opener successfully and leaving Oneil Cruz in AAA to start the season was likely the right call. Unfortunately the offensive woes are taking away from positives with only 2 or 3 true contributers. Is it time to cut bait on some players and bring up some new blood? We look at the good, bad and ugly around the Pittsburgh Pirates as May begins. 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

Mitch Keller is showing life, the Pirates used an opener successfully and leaving Oneil Cruz in AAA to start the season was likely the right call. Unfortunately the offensive woes are taking away from positives with only 2 or 3 true contributers. Is it time to cut bait on some players and bring up some new blood? We look at the good, bad and ugly around the Pittsburgh Pirates as May begins. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for <a href="https://insidethebucsbasement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside The Bucs Basement</a>, 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at <a href="https://bucsinthebasement.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BucsInTheBasement.com</a>!

Pirates Offense Becoming Their Biggest Problem

Bryan Reynolds isn't broken, but the starting pitchers continue to be a huge problem for the Pittsburgh Pirates. If things continue this way it could cause Ben Cherington and the front office to alter their rebuild plans. We look at the numbers, the trends and a few ridiculous overreactions as the Pirates come out of the gate playing .500 baseball. 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

Bryan Reynolds isn't broken, but the starting pitchers continue to be a huge problem for the Pittsburgh Pirates. If things continue this way it could cause Ben Cherington and the front office to alter their rebuild plans. We look at the numbers, the trends and a few ridiculous overreactions as the Pirates come out of the gate playing .500 baseball. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for <a href="https://insidethebucsbasement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside The Bucs Basement</a>, 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at <a href="https://bucsinthebasement.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BucsInTheBasement.com</a>!

Pirates Numbers, Trends & Overreactions

Is there really anything you can learn in the first couple of weeks in a season? Are all of these Pirates starters really that bad? We examine manager Derek Shelton's comments on pitching roles and explain why the early results match the club philosophy. Plus, we explain that while you may be tempted to worry about Bryan Reynolds' new agreement it is important to remember it as a good thing. 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

Is there really anything you can learn in the first couple of weeks in a season? Are all of these Pirates starters really that bad? We examine manager Derek Shelton's comments on pitching roles and explain why the early results match the club philosophy. Plus, we explain that while you may be tempted to worry about Bryan Reynolds' new agreement it is important to remember it as a good thing. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for <a href="https://insidethebucsbasement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside The Bucs Basement</a>, 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at <a href="https://bucsinthebasement.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BucsInTheBasement.com</a>!

Pirates Pitchers In A Predicament

Ke'Bryan Hayes got a long-term extension from the Pittsburgh Pirates with less than a full season of at bats under his belt. We will tell you why the deal makes perfect sense, how it helps get the team closer to a Bryan Reynolds extension and why manager Derek Shelton has to lock him into one spot in the lineup this year. Speaking of daily lineups, we ask if Shelton's first few of the season match up with the goals of this team. It's "30 Minutes of Pirates Talk!" 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

Ke'Bryan Hayes got a long-term extension from the Pittsburgh Pirates with less than a full season of at bats under his belt. We will tell you why the deal makes perfect sense, how it helps get the team closer to a Bryan Reynolds extension and why manager Derek Shelton has to lock him into one spot in the lineup this year. Speaking of daily lineups, we ask if Shelton's first few of the season match up with the goals of this team. It's "30 Minutes of Pirates Talk!" Craig Toth covers the Pirates for <a href="https://insidethebucsbasement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside The Bucs Basement</a>, 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at <a href="https://bucsinthebasement.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BucsInTheBasement.com</a>!

Shelton Lineups Essential To Pirates Development

As Spring Training comes to a close, we look at the Pittsburgh Pirates roster and talk surprises, promise and a lot of placeholders. We told you about Diego Castillo a while back, and now he's an interesting major league roster addition. Who else will be joining this team soon (in addition to Oneil Cruz)? We will tell you in 30 Minutes of Pirates Talk. 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

As Spring Training comes to a close, we look at the Pittsburgh Pirates roster and talk surprises, promise and a lot of placeholders. We told you about Diego Castillo a while back, and now he's an interesting major league roster addition. Who else will be joining this team soon (in addition to Oneil Cruz)? We will tell you in 30 Minutes of Pirates Talk. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for <a href="https://insidethebucsbasement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside The Bucs Basement</a>, 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at <a href="https://bucsinthebasement.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BucsInTheBasement.com</a>!

Pirates Break Camp With New Hope

A few important questions are asked about Bryan Reynolds and his relationship with the Pirates. What is the long-term goal with the best player on the roster? We've got the new guy covering the Pittsburgh Pirates for MLB.com, Justice delos Santos. He is very impressed so far with Mitch Keller and Oneil Cruz. 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

A few important questions are asked about Bryan Reynolds and his relationship with the Pirates. What is the long-term goal with the best player on the roster? We've got the new guy covering the Pittsburgh Pirates for <a href="http://MLB.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MLB.com</a>, Justice delos Santos. He is very impressed so far with Mitch Keller and Oneil Cruz. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for <a href="https://insidethebucsbasement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside The Bucs Basement</a>, 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at <a href="https://bucsinthebasement.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BucsInTheBasement.com</a>!

Talking Pirates With Justice delos Santos

The new CBA provides a possible benefit to promoting Oneil Cruz at the start of the season to the Pittsburgh Pirates. It also carries a possible penalty if the team holds him down. It is all risk-reward for Ben Cherington. We break down the scenarios and explain why it all comes down to money, history and the long-term plan. 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

The new CBA provides a possible benefit to promoting Oneil Cruz at the start of the season to the Pittsburgh Pirates. It also carries a possible penalty if the team holds him down. It is all risk-reward for Ben Cherington. We break down the scenarios and explain why it all comes down to money, history and the long-term plan. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for <a href="https://insidethebucsbasement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside The Bucs Basement</a>, 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at <a href="https://bucsinthebasement.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BucsInTheBasement.com</a>!

Oneil Cruz, Opening Day Pirates SS?

Mike Persak

Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins us to break down the start of Spring Training for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Who has a shot of making the team? When will we see some of the young prospects get their chance? Will Ben Cherington go after a bigger name in Free Agency? Is the plan working? We discuss it all and jump-start the 2022 Pittsburgh Pirates season. 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins us to break down the start of Spring Training for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Who has a shot of making the team? When will we see some of the young prospects get their chance? Will Ben Cherington go after a bigger name in Free Agency? Is the plan working? We discuss it all and jump-start the 2022 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for <a href="https://insidethebucsbasement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside The Bucs Basement</a>, 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 &amp; all Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at <a href="https://bucsinthebasement.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BucsInTheBasement.com</a>!

Pirates Baseball (And Mike Persak) Returns!

As the CBA negotiations drag on, we chat about some new rule proposals that may show up when baseball resumes. It doesn't take much to figure out how the new rules may lead to a slew of issues that will be funny to watch and maddening to those playing the game. 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. It's "30 Minutes Of Bucs" and THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

As the CBA negotiations drag on, we chat about some new rule proposals that may show up when baseball resumes. It doesn't take much to figure out how the new rules may lead to a slew of issues that will be funny to watch and maddening to those playing the game. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for <a href="https://insidethebucsbasement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside The Bucs Basement</a>, and joins his buddy Chris at a 9-foot homemade oak bar to talk Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball. Listen. Subscribe. Share. It's "30 Minutes Of Bucs" and THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at <a href="https://bucsinthebasement.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BucsInTheBasement.com</a>!

New Rules May Mean New Problems

They went late into the night on Monday trying to hammer out a new CBA before MLB's self-imposed deadline to prevent a delay to the 2022 season. We also have Daniel Victor from Prospects 1500 to tell you why Mitch Keller is about to turn a big corner...if we get to the season...maybe...who knows. 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. It's "30 Minutes Of Bucs" and THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

They went late into the night on Monday trying to hammer out a new CBA before MLB's self-imposed deadline to prevent a delay to the 2022 season. We also have Daniel Victor from Prospects 1500 to tell you why Mitch Keller is about to turn a big corner...if we get to the season...maybe...who knows. Craig Toth covers the Pirates for <a href="https://insidethebucsbasement.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside The Bucs Basement</a>, and joins his buddy Chris at a 9-foot homemade oak bar to talk Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball. Listen. Subscribe. Share. It's "30 Minutes Of Bucs" and THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at <a href="https://bucsinthebasement.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BucsInTheBasement.com</a>!

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