Green River Morning Links

 

Green River  CCR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5V9nK7-OkM

Doing a theme this week, songs about rivers.  Green River was one two songs that  reached number 2 on the charts off the Green River album released August 7, 1969.  (the other number 2 on the album was Bad Moon Rising).  

1 MLB Transactions

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/transactions

2-MLB Trade Rumors-Pirates

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/pittsburgh_pirates/

3 Baseball Reference

https://www.baseball-reference.com

4 Retrosheet

https://www.retrosheet.org

5 2024  Prediction Thread

https://pbc-asylum.blogspot.com/2024/03/prediction-thread-2024-season.html

6 CBS Sports

MLB offseason key dates: Free agency begins, awards, Winter Meetings, Hall of Fame, spring training and more

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-offseason-key-dates-free-agency-begins-awards-winter-meetings-hall-of-fame-spring-training-and-more/

7 The Green Weenie

2/18: Jason, John, AVS, Randy & Sid Sign, Walk Walks, The King; HBD Bruce, Bob, Dal, Manny, Cal, Luis & Sherry

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/02/218-jason-john-avs-randy-sid-sign-walk.html

8 Rumbunter

The one fix Pirates' Paul Skenes knows he needs to make in 2025

https://rumbunter.com/the-one-fix-pirates-paul-skenes-knows-he-needs-to-make-in-2025

 

 

 

9 CBS Sports

Tommy John rehab, Red Sox pick up veteran relief help

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-rumors-guardians-add-pitcher-on-tommy-john-rehab-red-sox-pick-up-veteran-relief-help/

10 Fangraphs

The Orioles Are Baseball’s Most Fascinating Team-Building Puzzle

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-orioles-are-baseballs-most-fascinating-team-building-puzzle/

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Ol' Man River Morning Links

 

Ol' Man River  Jules Bledsoe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUdQNZdi-mo

Doing a theme this week, songs about rivers.  Ol' Man River  was written for the 1927 musical Showboat which was based on a 1926 novel  of the same title by  Edna Ferber.  Jerome Kern wrote the music and Oscar Hammerstein II lyrics.   Showboat is still performed on stages.   Jules Bledsoe played Joe  on Broadway and here we have him reprising that role in the 1929 movie of Showboat. 

1 MLB Transactions

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/transactions

2-MLB Trade Rumors-Pirates

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/pittsburgh_pirates/

3 Baseball Reference

https://www.baseball-reference.com

4 Retrosheet

https://www.retrosheet.org

5 2024  Prediction Thread

https://pbc-asylum.blogspot.com/2024/03/prediction-thread-2024-season.html

6 CBS Sports

MLB offseason key dates: Free agency begins, awards, Winter Meetings, Hall of Fame, spring training and more

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-offseason-key-dates-free-agency-begins-awards-winter-meetings-hall-of-fame-spring-training-and-more/

7 The Green Weenie

2/17: Demon Vin - Turkey Mike, Nate, Dale & Stu Sign; BB Loses Arb Twice As Billy Wins, Groat Honored, Hot Stove, Chugging Along, Quick Pitch, Ike Likes Hans; HBD Dave, Whammy, Ed B, Eddie P & Rivington

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/02/217-demon-vin-turkey-mike-nate-dale-stu.html

8 Rumbunter

Recent update on Ke'Bryan Hayes gives Pirates fans much-needed optimism

https://rumbunter.com/recent-update-on-ke-bryan-hayes-gives-pirates-fans-much-needed-optimism

 

 

9 CBS Sports

Three MLB would-be contenders who didn't do enough: How Brewers, Padres and Mariners blew their offseasons

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/three-mlb-would-be-contenders-who-didnt-do-enough-how-brewers-padres-and-mariners-blew-their-offseasons/

10 Fangraphs

2025 Top 100 Prospects

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2025-top-100-prospects/

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The River of Dreams Morning Links

 

The River of Dreams Billy Joel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSq4B_zHqPM

Doing a theme this week, songs about rivers.  Banks of the Ohio is a 19^th century murder ballad recorded by many. 

1 MLB Transactions

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/transactions

2-MLB Trade Rumors-Pirates

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/pittsburgh_pirates/

3 Baseball Reference

https://www.baseball-reference.com

4 Retrosheet

https://www.retrosheet.org

5 2024  Prediction Thread

https://pbc-asylum.blogspot.com/2024/03/prediction-thread-2024-season.html

6 CBS Sports

MLB offseason key dates: Free agency begins, awards, Winter Meetings, Hall of Fame, spring training and more

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-offseason-key-dates-free-agency-begins-awards-winter-meetings-hall-of-fame-spring-training-and-more/

7 The Green Weenie

2/16: Tyler, Ron, Leo/Juan, Bob & Elroy Sign, Bo Beat, Hans # Retired, Robby Won't Go, No Deal, Freeser Fumes, Tommy Back, New FL Digs, Wheaties Stars; HBD Marco, Jorge, Luis, Jerry, Ray, Skip & John

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/02/216-tyler-ron-leojuan-bob-elroy-sign-bo.html

8 Rumbunter

Pirates' Paul Skenes is projected to lead MLB in categories that would make history

https://rumbunter.com/pirates-paul-skenes-is-projected-to-lead-mlb-in-categories-that-would-make-history

9 CBS Sports

MLB rumors: Nolan Arenado talks remaining trade options, Nationals add veteran infield help

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-rumors-nolan-arenado-talks-remaining-trade-options-nationals-add-veteran-infield-help/

10 Fangraphs

Sunday Notes: A Yooper, Derrick Edington Was Tutored By an Erstwhile Closer

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/sunday-notes-a-yooper-derrick-edington-was-tutored-by-an-erstwhile-closer/

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Banks Of The Ohio Morning Links

 

Banks Of The Ohio Olivia Newton-John

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LT5ZJGj5QA

Doing a theme this week, songs about rivers.  Banks of the Ohio is a 19^th century murder ballad recorded by many. 

1 MLB Transactions

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/transactions

2-MLB Trade Rumors-Pirates

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/pittsburgh_pirates/

3 Baseball Reference

https://www.baseball-reference.com

4 Retrosheet

https://www.retrosheet.org

5 2024  Prediction Thread

https://pbc-asylum.blogspot.com/2024/03/prediction-thread-2024-season.html

6 CBS Sports

MLB offseason key dates: Free agency begins, awards, Winter Meetings, Hall of Fame, spring training and more

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-offseason-key-dates-free-agency-begins-awards-winter-meetings-hall-of-fame-spring-training-and-more/

7 The Green Weenie

2/15: Ricky & Doug Sign, Tony Loses Arb, Kiner Kept & Vic Dealt, Bucs-A's Move, Camp Lockout; HBD Rob, Russ, Don, Barry, Al & Princeton Charlie

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/02/215-ricky-doug-sign-tony-loses-arb.html

8 Rumbunter

The outstanding career (and Pittsburgh Pirates tenure) of Bill Virdon

https://rumbunter.com/the-outstanding-career-of-pittsburgh-pirates-leader-bill-virdon

9 CBS Sports

2025 MLB Draft prospect rankings: Top 30 players in class with FSU lefty at No. 1, Ethan Holliday in top five

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2025-mlb-draft-prospect-rankings-top-30-players-in-class-with-fsu-lefty-at-no-1-ethan-holliday-in-top-five/

 10 Fangraphs

Updating the 2025 Draft Rankings

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/updating-the-2025-draft-rankings/

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Even the Nights Are Better Morning Links

 

Even the Nights Are Better  Air Supply

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8NTJd9zsg0

Air Supply is an Australian band that was constantly on the charts from 1980 through 1986.  They had three number 1 songs and 7 top 5 songs. Still active with two original members --Russell Hitchcock, lead vocalist and Graham Russell, co-lead vocals and guitar. 

1 MLB Transactions

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/transactions

2-MLB Trade Rumors-Pirates

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/pittsburgh_pirates/

3 Baseball Reference

https://www.baseball-reference.com

4 Retrosheet

https://www.retrosheet.org

5 2024  Prediction Thread

https://pbc-asylum.blogspot.com/2024/03/prediction-thread-2024-season.html

6 CBS Sports

MLB offseason key dates: Free agency begins, awards, Winter Meetings, Hall of Fame, spring training and more

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-offseason-key-dates-free-agency-begins-awards-winter-meetings-hall-of-fame-spring-training-and-more/

7 The Green Weenie

2/14: Josh, Gene, Denny, Jason, Frank & Ed Sign, DD Wins Arb, Barr 1st To Go, Teke & Kitten Hired; Kevins Club, Dave On Air, NCBL Forms, USA Joe; HBD Damaso, Will, Frank, Earl, Jack, Admiral, Harry & Morgan

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/02/214-josh-gene-denny-jason-frank-ed-sign.html

8 Rumbunter

Ridiculous Pirates offseason rumor has fans fully tuned out with spring training underway

https://rumbunter.com/ridiculous-pirates-offseason-rumor-has-fans-fully-tuned-out-with-spring-training-underway

9 CBS Sports

MLB trade candidates: Five players who could move before Opening Day, plus possible landing spots

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-candidates-five-players-who-could-move-before-opening-day-plus-possible-landing-spots/

 10 Fangraphs

Bubba Chandler Addresses His Power Arsenal

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/bubba-chandler-addresses-his-power-arsenal/

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Making Love Out Of Nothing At All Morning Links

 

Making Love Out Of Nothing At All  Air Supply

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogoIxkPjRts

Air Supply is an Australian band that was constantly on the charts from 1980 through 1986.  They had three number 1 songs and 7 top 5 songs. Still active with two original members --Russell Hitchcock, lead vocalist and Graham Russell, co-lead vocals and guitar.  

 

1 MLB Transactions

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/transactions

2-MLB Trade Rumors-Pirates

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/pittsburgh_pirates/

3 Baseball Reference

https://www.baseball-reference.com

4 Retrosheet

https://www.retrosheet.org

5 2024  Prediction Thread

https://pbc-asylum.blogspot.com/2024/03/prediction-thread-2024-season.html

6 CBS Sports

MLB offseason key dates: Free agency begins, awards, Winter Meetings, Hall of Fame, spring training and more

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-offseason-key-dates-free-agency-begins-awards-winter-meetings-hall-of-fame-spring-training-and-more/

7 The Green Weenie

2/13: AVS, Dave, Cobra, Teke, Bob & Brandon Sign; Cool Papa HoF; RIP Nellie, HBD Curtis, Stretch, Pete, Rocky, Oadis, Herman, Harl, Crazy & Bill

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/02/213-avs-dave-cobra-teke-bob-brandon.html

8 Rumbunter

Lance Lynn squashes Pirates rumors before they even begin with blunt comment https://rumbunter.com/lance-lynn-squashes-pirates-rumors-before-they-even-begin-with-blunt-comment

 

9 CBS Sports

Clayton Kershaw returns to Dodgers for 18th season in hunt for third World Series ring

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/clayton-kershaw-returns-to-dodgers-for-18th-season-in-hunt-for-third-world-series-ring/

 10 Fangraphs

The 2025 Start of Spring ZiPS Projected Standings: National League

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-2025-start-of-spring-zips-projected-standings-national-league/

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Here I Am Morning Links

 

Here I Am  Air Supply

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDDFJ-vAF4o

Air Supply is an Australian band that was constantly on the charts from 1980 through 1986.  They had three number 1 songs and 7 top 5 songs. Still active with two original members --Russell Hitchcock, lead vocalist and Graham Russell, co-lead vocals and guitar.  

 

1 MLB Transactions

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/transactions

2-MLB Trade Rumors-Pirates

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/pittsburgh_pirates/

3 Baseball Reference

https://www.baseball-reference.com

4 Retrosheet

https://www.retrosheet.org

5 2024  Prediction Thread

https://pbc-asylum.blogspot.com/2024/03/prediction-thread-2024-season.html

6 CBS Sports

MLB offseason key dates: Free agency begins, awards, Winter Meetings, Hall of Fame, spring training and more

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-offseason-key-dates-free-agency-begins-awards-winter-meetings-hall-of-fame-spring-training-and-more/

7 The Green Weenie

2/12: Jarrod, John, The Hammer & Rennie Sign, Jack Wins Arb, TRS Named; Lotsa Candles To Blow Out - HBD Argenis, Todd, Chris, Stan, Cam, Joe, Woody, Dutch, Big Train, Whitey & Ray

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/02/212-jarrod-john-hammer-rennie-sign-jack.html

8 Rumbunter

The silver lining of Spencer Horwitz's injury for Pittsburgh Pirates

https://rumbunter.com/the-silver-lining-of-spencer-horwitz-injury-for-pittsburgh-pirates

9 CBS Sports

MLB spring training: Each team's most interesting non-roster invitee, from prospects to comeback candidates

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-spring-training-each-teams-most-interesting-non-roster-invitee-from-prospects-to-comeback-candidates/

 10 Fangraphs

Why Doesn’t Pitcher Pull Rate Seem To Matter?

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/why-doesnt-pitcher-pull-rate-seem-to-matter/

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