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Brooksy’s First Mock Draft…and 3 Potential First Round Trades

Full disclosure, this is my first time officially doing a full-round mock. I typically do a seven round mock with the Steelers, but this is new territory for me. For the most part, I consider myself a “team need” drafter as opposed to going best player available. Check out my initial mock draft below. AtContinueContinue reading “Brooksy’s First Mock Draft…and 3 Potential First Round Trades”

Pirates Should Call The Dodgers Today

What a wild few days of MLB offseason news. Trades being reported. Trades being almost finalized. Trades falling through. One of these trades being reported again and finally finalized while the other fell through for good. Mookie Betts and David Price are on their way to LA, but two of their new teammates may notContinueContinue reading “Pirates Should Call The Dodgers Today”

It’s Okay To Say It, Ben Cherington

Jason Mackey of the Post Gazette has been doing a great job covering the Pirates offseason. So much so, that I have created multiple accounts with separate emails on the Post Gazette website because I keep running out of my monthly complimentary allotment of article views. He wrote one today about GM Ben Cherington’s refusalContinueContinue reading “It’s Okay To Say It, Ben Cherington”

My Favorite Super Bowl Prop Bets

The Super Bowl is the biggest game of the calendar year. Not only do the two best teams face off for the title, there are great commercials and, some hilarious prop bets. The Super Bowl features novelty prop bets that have absolutely nothing to do with the outcome of the game, but these are reallyContinueContinue reading “My Favorite Super Bowl Prop Bets”

Rapid Reaction to the Starling Marte Trade

Well, there it is. Ben Cherington made his first splash transaction as General Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has traded Starling Marte, the team’s longest tenured player, to the Arizona Diamondbacks for RHP Brennan Malone, infielder Liover Peguero and $250K in international bonus money. https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/1221903189412368390?s=20 This deal kicks off the official rebuild of theContinueContinue reading “Rapid Reaction to the Starling Marte Trade”

Pirates Bring Back Scripted Road Jerseys

The 2020 Pittsburgh Pirates got one of their first wins of the year on Friday by releasing their new road uniforms featuring Pittsburgh script lettering across the chest. https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/1220803493994385419?s=20 The scripted Pittsburgh look is reminiscent of the team’s road look throughout the 90s…the last time the team won a division title for those not aware.ContinueContinue reading “Pirates Bring Back Scripted Road Jerseys”

(Some) Hall of Fame Voters Need to Get Over Themselves

Holier-than-thou… Merriam-Webster defines holier-than-thou as “marked by an air of superior piety or morality.” This word applies perfectly to the attitude some MLB Hall of Fame voters have of themselves. And it needs to end. Another year, another HOF voting, same expected omissions. Congrats to Jeter and Walker on getting voted into the Hall. ButContinueContinue reading “(Some) Hall of Fame Voters Need to Get Over Themselves”

Catch Up on a Crazy Week of MLB News in One Tweet

Typically, MLB offseasons are pretty bland. That was not the case this past week. A scandal can go a long way in helping with that. Last Monday, commissioner Rob Manfred handed down the punishment to the Astros and it was a doozy. First and second round draft picks the next two years, a $5 millionContinueContinue reading “Catch Up on a Crazy Week of MLB News in One Tweet”

Which Potential Super Bowl Matchup Do You Want?

After another weekend of NFL playoff madness, we only have four teams and three games left in the 2019-20 season. With the Patriots and Ravens being eliminated, I am no longer rooting against teams. I am rooting for fun football and entertainment. These are the things I want in Super Bowl LIV: storylines, offense, intriguingContinueContinue reading “Which Potential Super Bowl Matchup Do You Want?”

Pirates Offseason Update – January 8

First Pirates Offseason Update since the holidays, but as expected there is not much to report on. With yesterday’s hiring of Assistant Hitting Coach Mike Rabelo, Derek Shelton’s coaching staff has been finalized. https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/1214658691238113281?s=20 Overall I am glad with the changes made to this staff but also who was chosen to stay, especially Eckstein andContinueContinue reading “Pirates Offseason Update – January 8”