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First Pitch: Time For the Pirates to Make a Big Move and Go For the Division Title

There's a narrative that has existed in Pittsburgh for the last few years that I used to think only existed in Pittsburgh. That narrative...

First Pitch: Can the Pirates Find Value Off the Bench Again This Year?

Last offseason wasn't a good one for the Pirates, with their track record of finding value on the pitching market coming to a halt....

First Pitch: That Left-Handed Reliever Shoe is Getting Closer to Dropping

The phrase "waiting for the other shoe to drop" came from New York City around the early 1900's. Housing units were built on top...

First Pitch: The Parallels Between the Current Offseason and 2012-13

In thinking about the current offseason, I can't help but draw comparisons to the 2012-2013 offseason. The Pirates entered both offseasons with fans irate. They...

First Pitch: The Growing Trend of the Pirates Losing Important Personnel

When you're a successful team, other teams try to copy that success. This happens in the form of using similar strategies -- both on...

First Pitch: Breaking Down the Young Pitchers Competing For the Pirates’ Rotation

The big mistake the Pirates made last off-season was that they relied too much on their young starting pitching prospects to provide an impact....

First Pitch: The Narrative About the Pirates Payroll, and Facts About Small Markets

One of the most popular topics in Pittsburgh surrounding the Pirates is Bob Nutting and how much money he should be spending. It's not...

First Pitch: Andrew McCutchen’s Dream of Retiring a Pirate Doesn’t Match MLB’s Reality

Andrew McCutchen met with the media in Pittsburgh on Saturday, and mentioned a few times that it was his dream to retire a member...

First Pitch: Waiting For the Other Shoe to Drop With the Pirates’ Lefty Relievers

It seemed like the Pirates spent most of the winter meetings stuck in limbo, waiting to see how the Andrew McCutchen situation would play...

First Pitch: Previewing the Rule 5 Draft and Eric Wood’s Chances of Being Selected

The winter meetings have been quiet for the Pirates, with most of their week dedicated to the Andrew McCutchen talks, which have since ended...

First Pitch: Let’s Talk About the Starting Pitching Approach For the Pirates

The Andrew McCutchen situation took an interesting turn today. At the end of the day on Monday, it looked like the Washington Nationals had...

First Pitch: Andrew McCutchen Destinations if the Nationals Trade For Chris Sale

There have been several teams connected to Andrew McCutchen in the rumor mill, although the team most connected to him has been the Washington...

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