Pirates Business

Breaking Down Roansy Contreras’ Super Two Status

Pirates BusinessAugust 19, 2022

With Roansy Contreras finally being recalled to start a game on Wednesday for the first time since July 7th, it’s prudent to look at...

Early Look at the Pirates Rule 5 Draft Protections

Pirates BusinessAugust 12, 2022

When it comes to the baseball calendar, there can’t be an event more unsubstantial that drives more discussion and consternation amongst a fan base...

Pirates Payroll Implications After the Trade Deadline

Pirates BusinessAugust 5, 2022

Another trade deadline has come and gone—quite a fun one, may I add—with the Pittsburgh Pirates staying largely on the sidelines. As I covered last...

How Much Payroll Can the Pirates Trade Away?

Pirates BusinessJuly 29, 2022

With the trade deadline just a few days away, I thought I’d examine just how much of the Pittsburgh Pirates payroll would go down...

Recapping Payroll and Options From the First Half of the 2022 Pittsburgh Pirates Season

Pirates BusinessJuly 22, 2022

If you follow me on Twitter, you know that I spend most of my time tracking payroll, counting service and options, and interpreting the...

What It Would Take to Gain an Extra Year of Service After 2022?

Pirates BusinessJune 20, 2022

I know it has been a while since I’ve been around here, but between a newborn baby, home projects, and simply not having much...

Estimating the Pirates’ 2022 MLB Draft Pool

2022 DraftApril 27, 2022

With the MLB Draft not set to start for nearly another three months—July 17th to be exact—is there any chance we have of knowing...

Breaking Down the Pirates’ 2022 Opening Day Payroll

Pirates BusinessApril 18, 2022

After a long, trying offseason, we’re finally here, Opening Day. I know, I know, it’s not actually Opening Day, but humor me here. To be honest,...

An Extra Option for Bryse Wilson

Pirates BusinessMarch 14, 2022

Despite all my expertise when it comes to the rule book, one aspect I’ve never had a great grasp on is fourth options. However, after...

Players Turn Down “Best and Final Offer”, Now What?

Pirates BusinessMarch 5, 2022

Monday and Tuesday were a roller coaster ride of emotions. I spent the majority of Monday night—to 2:30 am—on Twitter, following the seemingly ups of...