In my premium column for Patreon subscribers, I looked at the cautious approach the Pirates are taking with Paul Skenes. I agree with the approach, but broke down how it could have limits that would call for him being up before the Super Two dates pass.
Nick Gonzales was taken seventh overall in the 2020 draft. He's dealt with swing and miss issues, which have kept him in Triple-A. In the early part of the season, he's showing positive overall improvements with his strikeout rates, while still having some underlying concerns about swing and miss.
UPDATE 1:04 PM: Surprisingly, the Padres will be going with Andy Green as their manager.
https://twitter.com/ScottMillerBbl/status/659773525532745728
Green was the third base coach for the Diamondbacks this...
According to Peter Gammons, Rick Sofield, the third base coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates, will interview for open manager position with the San Diego...
