Nutting better make a fing move to help these guys out, no reason they can't be in the hunt the rest of the way.
2024 Pittsburgh Pirates Thread
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Never should have been the number one overall pick. They knew they could get him cheaper so they took him. Was an average catcher but could hit unfortunately the Pirates minor-league system doesn’t develop anybody so the poor kid is now worse.
Kevin Gorman's Take 5: Pirates traded with an eye on the future, protecting pitching prospects
With the Pittsburgh Pirates hovering just above .500 going into the trade deadline, there were questions about whether they would be buyers or sellers and what they were willing to give up to get what they wanted. Somehow, Pirates general manager Ben Cherington managed to address three of their...
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Thanks, that is a good read.Kevin Gorman's Take 5: Pirates traded with an eye on the future, protecting pitching prospects
With the Pittsburgh Pirates hovering just above .500 going into the trade deadline, there were questions about whether they would be buyers or sellers and what they were willing to give up to get what they wanted. Somehow, Pirates general manager Ben Cherington managed to address three of their...
Pirates sign 1st-round pick Konnor Griffin, who says he's 'ready to take the challenges'
Before the Pittsburgh Pirates made the No. 9 overall pick in the MLB Draft, general manager Ben Cherington listened to everyone from the team’s analysts to coaches to scouts and strength and conditioning trainers speak with excitement about Konnor Griffin. When the Pirates signed Griffin on...
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Cruz is so overrated. Tired of hearing about his potential. Singlehandedly lost the game tonight. Three errors blowing a four run lead, and of course, the usual strikeouts. The guy is no shortstop. He had five errors in this three game series alone.
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He may be pressing just a little too hard. There will be options in other positions opening up as well once McCutchen retires.
You may be right on this. I never thought he was a shortstop, yet he insisted on playing the position and the Pirates acquiesced. Why, I don't know. His strong arm would be better suited for the outfield. It seems to be more of a detriment in the infield.
He could be a good shortstop if someone would work with him on fundamentals. He relies too much on that elite arm to get him out of trouble. But he allows the ball to play him rather than attacking it and his footwork is atrocious. We're in August and I'd have thought Pirates coaches would have gotten this cleaned up by now.
Exactly. They’ve allowed him to get by on just using his elite athleticism and arm. He probably should step in and be the centerfielder, but they don’t really have anyone else who can fill the void at shortstop right now.
Needed that one last night, brutal schedule coming up, need to get that momentum rolling in right direction once again.
Ultimately, I don’t think they’ll get into the playoffs, but it was nice to see the GM go after it a little bit. They’ve now got a couple bats who are better than what they had previously and to me the best part about this season is finding a true starting catcher in Bart.
I for one am glad that they didn't deal the young pitchers. You can never have too many pitchers. I'd like to see them call up chandler and ashcroft as relievers down the stretch. It'll help manage their innings and give them a taste on the majors. Next season young guys who are ready, but don't win a starting spot can be relievers to get more experience and pop into the rotation when I juries hit. Bats are a lot easier and cheaper to find in the FA market than top 1st, 2nd and 3rd pitchers.
And today's outcome is a perfect example as to why. I don't know why they let Cruz bat against a left handed pitcher with the tying run on third with one out. Predictably, he struck out.
I would’ve let Cruz hit as he has been swinging a good bat recently. My issue was a lot of things goes back to poor fundamentals. Shelton doesn’t seem to know when the bunt and when they do, they can’t get the bump down. He doesn’t seem to know when to run, and makes questionable decisions defensively with where to play guys and doing things like hitting the cut off man. I was actually surprised he used a pinch hitter and a pinch runner late in the game today. He needs to do more of that.
They need to do some thing about Holderman in the bullpen. He was very good early on this year, but has definitely had a rough time of it since the All-Star break.
Get swept by SD after giving up another 9th inning lead. This occurrence is not new as Bednar gives up multiple free walks and Cruz makes another key error.
They are a team of whatever it takes right now, just not in a good way.
They are a team of whatever it takes right now, just not in a good way.
The Jolly Roger is down and somebody will be walking the plank for this 10 loss disaster.
If not, very close. In any case, not much will change until they get a new owner. And that isn't gonna happen.
Its a shame, because other than the play on the field
taking in a Pirates game is a nice experience.Easy to get to and park.
Lots of tailgating going on (when the weather is nice)
Great location for pre and post-game - bars, restaurants, walks along the river, easy access to dahntahn.
The stadium, of course, is wonderful - great sightlines and views.
Had the pleasure of taking in what may prove to be the Pirates last win of the year (I kid.... probably
)when they beat the Snakes two weeks ago. Even with the lengthy rain delay, was a very nice experience.
Pirates moving Oneil Cruz to center field after defensive struggles at shortstop
The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped a bombshell Monday afternoon by revealing Oneil Cruz will be moving from shortstop to center field, a position switch that could be permanent. It’s an eyebrow-raising move for the 6-foot-7 Cruz, the tallest starting shortstop in major-league history. But the...
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Long time coming. If he succeeds out there, it may get his mind off things and help him at the plate.Pirates moving Oneil Cruz to center field after defensive struggles at shortstop
The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped a bombshell Monday afternoon by revealing Oneil Cruz will be moving from shortstop to center field, a position switch that could be permanent. It’s an eyebrow-raising move for the 6-foot-7 Cruz, the tallest starting shortstop in major-league history. But the...
Well I guess they’ll give him at least one game to DH and watch how not to play CF as Bae drops a fly ball and Cubs end up scoring twice with two out.Pirates moving Oneil Cruz to center field after defensive struggles at shortstop
The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped a bombshell Monday afternoon by revealing Oneil Cruz will be moving from shortstop to center field, a position switch that could be permanent. It’s an eyebrow-raising move for the 6-foot-7 Cruz, the tallest starting shortstop in major-league history. But the...
Have him learn the position in games this year while the are already realistically eliminated.
From flirting with a playoff berth at the break to being 10 games out of the wildcard today. And being on the wrong end of a combined no-no. What a tease the Buccos were.
