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Vern Law is 94 and lost his wife this past year. Would have loved to see him get the honor while still alive! His 1960 year was one of the greatest years by any pitcher ever - only pitcher to win the All-Star game, a WS game (2) and the Cy Young in the same year. And I know I have written it here, b...

Bucs have a potential 40-man issue facing them if they call up Skenes. They seem to like Ryder Ryan and he is most likely the next option off the 40-man, or Hunter Stratton. Wouldn't think either one would clear waivers. Perhaps it is time for a mysterious pitching injury. But you have to wonder if ...

Wow - Bednar needs to get things figured out pretty soon. Hard to watch him blow one save after another...

This was the best article I found on the trade: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/yankees-trade-for-pirates-former-opening-day-starter-in-latest-new-york-pittsburgh-deal/ We will see who the PTBNL is, but hopefully there is some possibility there (always hopeful). My guess it would be a young, lowe...

Really surprised that Wolf was the next guy off the 40-man. He seems to have some potential and is a starter - when we seem to have more relievers in the high minors than guys who can actually start and get through 5 or 6 innings. I kinda liked his potential. I think someone will grab him. I was pre...

Not sure what others think, but these 2 signings has given me more confidence about the Pirates upcoming season. With the young players like Skenes and Jones, and then you include Lauer, German, and possibly even Anderson to the existing group this team won’t be playing the final two months of the ...

Some prediction analysis that I found interesting:

https://www.bucsdugout.com/2024/3/4/240 ... e-hump-mlb

Just watched a video of the Davis home run today, and he appears more solid than he was last season. He’s going to be a really good player. He’ll end up being a decent enough catcher because he’ll never stop working to improve. He’ll never be satisfied. As soon as Endy is healthy enough, they need ...

As defending champ I feel absolutely no pressure since I know that last year's numbers were based merely on wishful thinking. So why change? Since bucs607179 went with 84-78, which is where I probably would have gone, I better be one game better so 85-77 732 runs. My wish is to make the playoffs, an...

Some of the issue may be that there are a number of pitchers at AAA who could be promoted this year and on the DL who presumably will be returning this year. They may not want to impede development by clogging the ML roster with average starters. Your point is valid. Pitchers such as Jones, and Ske...