Pirates 2020 Payroll: Backfiring Correctly
Michael looks at any alternate theory of why the Pirates were so frugal this past offseason with payroll and how it has them set up well for 2020. [...]
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Jameson Taillon
The Pirates’ Uncharacteristically Extensive Injury List
The Pirates have been one of the best teams in the 21st century...at avoiding the injury list. That has drastically changed in 2019. [...]
Where Has Taillon’s Curveball Gone?
Jameson Taillon has one of the best curveballs in the business. So why is he relying on his slider for the majority of his breaking pitches? [...]
Making A Small Sample Size Bigger For The Pirates
Some members of the Pirates have started off strong in 2019, but it's a small sample. What if we stretch back to last season to expand it? [...]
Joe Musgrove Has Revamped His Pitch Selection
Joe Musgrove has three good fastballs, but he has used them less often this season in favor of another pitch: his slider. [...]
What Does A Trevor Williams Extension Look Like?
Just like his on-field performance, could Trevor Williams be an under-the-radar candidate for an extension by the Pirates? [...]
Simulating The Pirates 2019 Season
Using Out Of The Park Baseball, we simulate five iterations of the 2019 Pittsburgh Pirates. You'll be surprised what is common in each. [...]
The Lack Of Impact WAR Under Neal Huntington
It's not just about getting guys from the draft through the minors to the Majors. It's vital for a small market team to get impact-level results from their drafts. [...]
Pirates Need To Invest In Pitching, and March Is The Perfect Time
Pirates are betting on pitching to carry them this year. There's still upgrades available on free agent market. Or they could lock up the face of the franchise. Now's the time to do something. [...]
Examining Past Extensions to Forecast Taillon ?s Future
With the continued deep freeze in free agency, some players may be getting nervous about their long-term future. Would Taillon consider an extension? [...]
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