2021 Pirates

[psaboy]

I really miss the 60's, 70's 80's and early 90's when they were a team that would contend. You just have to wonder how long they can hold onto or stay in the Pittsburgh market with the type of product they put on the field.

 

[Bucs11]

I do not expect much at all from the 2021 Pirates.

However I do like what BC is doing thus far. For the Bucs to compete going forward they need a mix of elite to above average talent coming in at around the same time. He is at least trying and on the surface seems to be getting decent returns on his trades to make that happen.

What I am anxious to know is 3 things:

Can he draft well?

Can he actually market the Bucs as an attractive team when the time is right to FA?

Can he convince Bob to pay for the necessary FA when the time is right?

If he can do those 3 things then the Bucs will be contenders!

 

[thedddd]

 

[Bucs11]

Wonder about the return??

I expect it to be pretty good if BC isn't going to wait till the trade deadline when his value might be higher...of course it might also be lower.

 

[thedddd]

Wonder about the return??

I expect it to be pretty good if BC isn't going to wait till the trade deadline when his value might be higher...of course it might also be lower.

No clue. With Taillon’s past health issues it probably won’t be a good return.

 

[Bucs11]

No clue. With Taillon’s past health issues it probably won’t be a good return.

It has happened!

BREAKING: Pittsburgh Pirates Trade Jameson Taillon to the New York Yankees

Sunday afternoon the Pittsburgh Pirates took the next step in their rebuild by trading starting pitcher Jameson Taillon to the New York Yankees.

rumbunter.com

 

[thedddd]

It has happened!

BREAKING: Pittsburgh Pirates Trade Jameson Taillon to the New York Yankees

Sunday afternoon the Pittsburgh Pirates took the next step in their rebuild by trading starting pitcher Jameson Taillon to the New York Yankees.

rumbunter.com

Actually not a bad return of prospects for him.

 

[Bucs11]

Actually not a bad return of prospects for him.

I was reading the comments on the pirates baseball network article and they mostly appear positive as well.

I havent begun to check these guys out yet.

 

[thedddd]

I was reading the comments on the pirates baseball network article and they mostly appear positive as well.

I havent begun to check these guys out yet.

Outside looking at a high level I don't know much either but it does seem good so far.

 

[Bucs11]

Outside looking at a high level I don't know much either but it does seem good so far.

Here are the updated top 30 prospects.

Pirates Top Prospects

The Official Site of Major League Baseball

www.mlb.com

 

[Bucs11]

Reported an hour ago!

 

[thedddd]

Rays Sign Chris Archer

Feb. 9: Archer has passed his physical, and the deal is official, tweets Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

This worked out so well.

 

[psaboy]

Rays Sign Chris Archer

Feb. 9: Archer has passed his physical, and the deal is official, tweets Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

This worked out so well.

Bet he goes out and has a good season, def will get better run support.

 

[Bucs11]

Bet he goes out and has a good season, def will get better run support.

If Neal was just here he'd trade for him again and throw in a couple of prospects.

 

[thedddd]

Signing Brian Goodwin and Tony Wolters. Woohoo World Series here we come.

Seriously good filler for a wasted season.

 

[thedddd]

Padres Sign Keone Kela

The Padres have signed former Rangers and Pirates closer Keone Kela to a one-year deal. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Another wasted asset they got nothing out of.

 

[psaboy]

Signing Brian Goodwin and Tony Wolters. Woohoo World Series here we come.

Seriously good filler for a wasted season.

A .250 and a .238 career hitter, doesn't get any better than that.

 

[wings-pens2166]

I do not expect much at all from the 2021 Pirates.

However I do like what BC is doing thus far. For the Bucs to compete going forward they need a mix of elite to above average talent coming in at around the same time. He is at least trying and on the surface seems to be getting decent returns on his trades to make that happen.

What I am anxious to know is 3 things:

Can he draft well?

Can he actually market the Bucs as an attractive team when the time is right to FA?

Can he convince Bob to pay for the necessary FA when the time is right?

If he can do those 3 things then the Bucs will be contenders!

The first 2 don’t matter because Rachel Phelps of Pittsburgh will never let #3 happen...ever.

 

[thedddd]

Another almost warm body for the rotation.

Pirates Sign Tyler Anderson

The Pirates have signed left-handed starter Tyler Anderson to a Major League contract. Read more about the move at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

 

[thedddd]

Another warm body for the Bench. Hopefully he turns out and becomes a trade chip.

Pirates Sign Todd Frazier to Minor League Deal

The Pirates have signed veteran corner infielder Todd Frazier to a minor league contract. Read more about the move at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com