2024 Off-Season Thread

[Doc]

Has there been anything more about Reynolds first base possibility? To me, that would help decide whether they need a first baseman or an extra outfielder.

If Reynolds can handle first base adequately, then I’m all for moving him. It’d be easier to find an outfielder than a first baseman, although one would never know that with the trouble the Pirates have had finding a right fielder these past 30 years.

[Bobster]

Wow, I just read the story of the golden at bat, was going to post the link here, but I've already been beaten to it!

All these other rule changes, whether there's agreement on them or not, at least IMHO haven't made the game look like a circus.

If this rule were to be implemented, I will immediately stop watching, following, attending baseball. Which won't matter, because there is no doubt in my mind MLB baseball will become a footnote in history, going the way of "Battle of the Network Stars".

Me too. I've been a fan of baseball all my life. But if they implement this monstrosity, it will be the death of baseball and I won't be a fan of whatever it is they call this new thing.

[fjk090852-7]

I have read in a couple places the Pirates maybe in on Tyler O’Neal which would be a good player to bring on board. If they sign O’Neal which would cost more than the type of player they normally sign, they could forgo signing a first baseman, and use Endy Rodriguez and Billy Cook at first base. Possibly they could also begin working Henry Davis at first base. I think this scenario works much better than bringing in an outfielder and first baseman which are less talented then a player like O’Neal.The first 5 players in the lineup would look something like this depending Cutch returns:
IKF
Reynolds
Cutch
Cruz
O’Neal

[Surgnbuck]

Read about a Ashcroft or Harrington trade for Tristan Casas today, a young 1st baseman with Red Sox. Seen as both clubs trading from strength to shore up a weakness. I would welcome such a trade. What say ye?

Prospect for prospect works for the Red Sox, because they'll spend money to fill in holes. I would be okay with this if it weren't for the fact we need someone proven at the MLB level, not a suspect.

[3pirates3]

Casas does have some MLB experience, SB. He's a bit of a character though.

https://x.com/jonmorosi/status/1864456931173171265

[Wildwoodcoach]

Wow, I just read the story of the golden at bat, was going to post the link here, but I've already been beaten to it!

All these other rule changes, whether there's agreement on them or not, at least IMHO haven't made the game look like a circus.

If this rule were to be implemented, I will immediately stop watching, following, attending baseball. Which won't matter, because there is no doubt in my mind MLB baseball will become a footnote in history, going the way of "Battle of the Network Stars".

Me too. I've been a fan of baseball all my life. But if they implement this monstrosity, it will be the death of baseball and I won't be a fan of whatever it is they call this new thing.

This is worse than the Ghost Runner.

[3pirates3]

https://x.com/ChrisCleggMiLB/status/1864733766683328612

https://www.espn.com/mlb/insider/story/ ... -juan-soto

[Doc]

https://x.com/ChrisCleggMiLB/status/1864733766683328612

Wait a second. Haven't we been told that it's not possible for a small market club to hand out a contract of that size?

[3pirates3]

Back in mid November it was reported Brent Strom was being hired as an assistant pitching coach. Nothing yet has been confirmed by the Pirates. Has the deal fallen through, or are they just holding off to make a special announcement?

https://www.mlb.com/pirates/news/brent- ... hing-coach

https://x.com/Pirates/status/1864693631715529069

[fjk090852-7]

Back in mid November it was reported Brent Strom was being hired as an assistant pitching coach. Nothing yet has been confirmed by the Pirates. Has the deal fallen through, or are they just holding off to make a special announcement?

https://www.mlb.com/pirates/news/brent- ... hing-coach

https://x.com/Pirates/status/1864693631715529069

I am glad to see the Pirates finally announced the signing of Brent Strom. He has been a pitching coach for several years, and I think he and Oscar Marin will help to further develop the young pitchers. Possibly even a pitcher like Bednar, could regain the availability to close out games. I am impressed with the two coaches the Pirates have hired so far this offseason. Now let’s bring in a couple new offensive players.