The Point of Pgh

The Point of Pittsburgh used to a website for nerds to nerd about baseball and city life. Now we pod like everyone else about the Pirates.

[The Point of Pgh @thepointofpgh]

@kkthomason Respectfully to your spouse, OD is not great

I would recommend The Crossing for you next.
Blood Meridian is A LOT but build up to that

No Country is my most re-read favorite

Passenger/Stella Maris are wildly overhyped right now.

All the Pretty Horses is good too

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TPOP - Episode 79
Come stare into the endless abyss with the fellas as they give up on the #Pirates season

https://t.co/XSewhZFSK3

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@TheBigPic After re-watching Wheelman, I’m wondering why director Jeremy Rush hasn’t worked again.

I know some things fell through, but it’s been 7 years

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@WomblesDream @ChipsFinch @DannyBaker1983 AFCW fan from the US (Pittsburgh, PA). Fan since 2015, liked the story of a fan owned club rising back to Football League.

I’m w Danny on this - disappointing that perfect storm of money not put into payroll or paying down debt principal.

League up for grabs, sitting on side

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This is a complete failure by Cherington.
CF is the easiest path for upgrade.

A controllable player, to boot

[Alden González @Alden_Gonzalez]

Full trade, per source:

Yankees get: CF/2B Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Marlins get: C Agustin Ramirez, INF Jared Serna, INF/OF Abrahan Ramirez

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Episode 78 - TPOP The Pod

It's over...Kevin just jinxed the team by saying they're a contender.
Plus trade rumor talk and Ke'Bryan Hayes stuff

https://t.co/HHoG7tcDzc

[Dan Cleary🛸 @DanCleary79]

Cal Quantrill said “you jacked off in a fucking parking lot you dumb fuck” to Reese McGuire. #RedSox #Rockies That caused the benches to clear.

[Jomboy Media @JomboyMedia]

CASTELLANOS HOMER LOL NO WAY

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Episode 77 - TPOP The Pod

Draft recap discussion and the guys each identify 3 realistic trade targets for #Pirates

https://t.co/CjDtFaNGHK

[Jay Cuda @JayCuda]

MLB managers, combined losses by age

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Here’s hoping Trevor and Rachel can find Love in the Time of Cholera

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The same Konnor Griffin profile (ABSOLUTE TOOLSHED, questionable hit tool) was said of:
Cornelius Randolph
Jacob Gatewood
Bubba Starling

If you don’t know those names, that’s the point.

But I’m sure it will work out for #Pirates and everyone before them missed

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Episode 76 - TPOP The Pod

The guys discuss trade deadline strategies and the 1st round pick, Konnor Griffin.

https://t.co/cToELEE9EY

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WHAT IF HE HAS A NO HITTER GOING?!

[Bob Nightengale @BNightengale]

Paul Skenes will pitch just 1 inning tomorrow

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Cc: @OldTakesExposed

[Kody Duncan @KodyDuncanPGH]

The Pirates just got the most talented/highest upside player in this draft.

Trust me, this is great pick

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While Ward is “good” not “great”, his 107 wRC+ would currently be 2nd best on #Pirates.

That’s more an indictment on this sad lineup than an endorsement of Ward.

That said - I’d absolutely get him because of control and lack of bats in minors

[Alan Saunders @ASaunders_PGH]

Taylor Ward is the rare controllable (through 26) bat that's available.

Ward also isn't particularly good, but he still likely represents an upgrade for the Pirates offense.

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@SteveDiMiceli You’re halfway there. One other piece of the pie needs to go, too

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Episode 75 💎 TPOP The Pod

What does a Paul Skenes extension look like?

Is…Rowdy Tellez…good?

https://t.co/Uf1hSIXBSd

[Vancouver Canucks @Canucks]

Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has agreed to terms with forward Danton Heinen on a 2-year contract with a $2.25M AAV.

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Episode 74 - TPOP The Pod is here for your earballs.

Is Luis Ortiz a true starter now?
How embarrassing is the #Pirates bullpen right now?

Also, is Cutch a HOF?

https://t.co/Q16pZCU6MF