Monday, March 18, 2024

Belleville Morning Links



Belleville Django Reinhardt 1946

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFGCoJoYOws&list=PL96192F4C6BF754C9&index=5

Django Reinhardt was a jazz guitarist and composer. Django festivals are held across Europe and in the US. He is regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

1 MLB Transactions

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2-MLB Trade Rumors-Pirates

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3 Baseball Reference

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4 Retrosheet

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5 2024 Prediction Thread

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

6 Green Weenie

3/17 Smiley-Neagle; Thomas Signs; Op Shutdown; All Star Irishman; Pops Moves; Latino Trip; Camp Opens; KBL Contract; RIP Charley, Jewel; HBD Raul, John, Rod, Cito, Pete, Ralph & Hoffy

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2024/03/317-smiley-neagle-thomas-signs-op.html

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These three players can make or break the Pirates' 2024 season

https://rumbunter.com/posts/these-three-players-can-make-or-break-the-pirates-2024-season-01hrx0cw1604

8 CBS Sports

MLB picks: Best bets for 2024 player props, including MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and more < b>

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-picks-best-bets-for-2024-player-props-including-mvp-cy-young-rookie-of-the-year-and-more/

9 Fangraphs

Sunday Notes: Orion Kerkering Studies for a Doctorate in Sliders

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/sunday-notes-orion-kerkering-studies-for-a-doctorate-in-sliders/

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

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-rays-got-amed-rosario-for-a-song-what-does-it-all-mean/

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Sunday, March 17, 2024

Blue Drag Morning Links



Blue Drag Django Reinhardt 1936

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxlKxxKXko8&list=PL96192F4C6BF754C9&index=6

Django Reinhardt was a jazz guitarist and composer. Django festivals are held across Europe and in the US. He is regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

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 Green Weenie

3/16: Roberto, Maz Arrive; Spring No-No; RIP Pie, George; HBD Rowdy, Abraham, Little Poison, Frosty Bill & Patsy

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2024/03/316-roberto-maz-arrive-spring-no-no-rip.html

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How Michael A. Taylor shakes up the Pirates' outfield alignment

https://rumbunter.com/posts/how-michael-a-taylor-shakes-up-the-pirates-outfield-alignment-01hr3j6qjtz6

8 CBS Sports

MLB best bets: Odds, picks for all six divisions, pennant races, plus World Series champion for 2024 season < b>

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-best-bets-odds-picks-for-all-six-divisions-pennant-races-plus-world-series-champion-for-2024-season/

9 Fangraphs

It’s Time To Get Excited About Oneil Cruz and Elly De La Cruz

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/its-time-to-get-excited-about-oneil-cruz-and-elly-de-la-cruz/

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

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Saturday, March 16, 2024

Bored Morning Links



Bored Waxahatchee

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

Waxahatchee is a contemporary band formed in 2010. The band is named after Waxahatchee Creek, in Alabama which where founder and lead singer Katie Crutchfield is from. Their 6th album is due to be released this month.

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 Green Weenie

3/15: 9-Man '77 Oakland Trade; Vogey, Heath, Snell, Bibby Sign; Easler, Cookie Deals; '23 Pre-Arbs; Cobra Rumors; HBD Sean, Greg, Steve, Nellie, Whitey, Jimmie, Red & Bill

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2024/03/315-9-man-77-oakland-trade-vogey-heath.html

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Minor league signings that could make the Pirates' Opening Day roster

https://rumbunter.com/posts/minor-league-signings-that-could-make-the-pirates-opening-day-roster-01hrj27vpmn5

8 CBS Sports

2024 MLB draft: Risers, fallers after one month of college baseball, including two-way player, strikeout king< b>

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2024-mlb-draft-risers-fallers-after-one-month-of-college-baseball-including-two-way-player-strikeout-king/

9 Fangraphs

A Visual Scouting Primer: Hitting, Part Two

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/a-visual-scouting-primer-hitting-part-two/

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

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-rays-got-amed-rosario-for-a-song-what-does-it-all-mean/

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Lilacs Morning Links



Liliacs Waxahatchee

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaA7I7B1pOk

Waxahatchee is a contemporary band formed in 2010. The band is named after Waxahatchee Creek, in Alabama which where founder and lead singer Katie Crutchfield is from. Their 6th album is due to be released this month.

1 MLB Transactions

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

2-MLB Trade Rumors-Pirates

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

3 Baseball Reference

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4 Retrosheet

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5 2024 Prediction Thread

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

6 Green Weenie

3/14: Lofton Signs; Roberto's Woes; Hans Sits Out Camp; RIP Harold, Bucs First Voice; HBD Matt, Butch, Earl, Bunker & Denny

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2024/03/314-lofton-signs-robertos-woes-hans.html

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Let go of April 2023 as the Pirates gear up for the 2024 season

https://rumbunter.com/posts/let-go-of-april-2023-as-the-pirates-gear-up-for-the-2024-season-01hrym5gmgd3

8 CBS Sports

Batting Around: Would you rather have Shohei Ohtani or Juan Soto for 2024 MLB season? < b>

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/batting-around-would-you-rather-have-shohei-ohtani-or-juan-soto-for-2024-mlb-season/

9 Fangraphs

‘You’re Not Screwing Me on This One, Are You?’: Big League GMs Reflect on Their First Trades

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/youre-not-screwing-me-on-this-one-are-you-big-league-gms-reflect-on-their-first-trades/

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

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-rays-got-amed-rosario-for-a-song-what-does-it-all-mean/

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Streets of Philadelphia Morning Links



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-ZeX9W_hm0

Waxahatchee is a contemporary band formed in 2010. The band is named after Waxahatchee Creek, in Alabama which where founder and lead singer Katie Crutchfield is from. Their 6th album is due to be released this month.

1 MLB Transactions

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2-MLB Trade Rumors-Pirates

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

3 Baseball Reference

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4 Retrosheet

https://www.retrosheet.org

5 2024 Prediction Thread

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

6 Green Weenie

3/13: Quiet Day...Mo Goes; Crystal Lite; Roberto - Vegas HoF; Latino OF; HBD Manny, Jason, Gary, Al, Eddie & Chappie

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2024/03/313-quiet-daymo-goes-crystal-lite.html

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An Opening Day roster case for Pirates outfielder Billy McKinney.

https://rumbunter.com/posts/an-opening-day-roster-case-for-pirates-outfielder-billy-mckinney-01hrt6qy62d7

8 CBS Sports

Dylan Cease trade grades: Padres get 'A' for acquiring ace, White Sox long-awaited return comes in solid < b>

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dylan-cease-trade-grades-padres-get-a-for-acquiring-ace-white-sox-long-awaited-return-comes-in-solid/

9 Fangraphs

Examining Two-Strike Fastballs With Pitch Modeling

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/examining-two-strike-fastballs-with-pitch-modeling/

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

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-rays-got-amed-rosario-for-a-song-what-does-it-all-mean/

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Light of a Clear Blue Morning Morning Links



Light of a Clear Blue Morning Waxahatchee

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ibmP6o_e8o

Waxahatchee is a contemporary band formed in 2010. The band is named after Waxahatchee Creek, in Alabama which where founder and lead singer Katie Crutchfield is from. Their 6th album is due to be released this month.

1 MLB Transactions

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

2-MLB Trade Rumors-Pirates

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

3 Baseball Reference

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4 Retrosheet

https://www.retrosheet.org

5 2024 Prediction Thread

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

6 Green Weenie

3/12: Klein HoF; Camp Canceled; Quiet Contracts; RIP Fordham Flash; Blow Out the Candles - HBD Alika, Dave, Greg, Raul, Deacon, Lefty, Reb, Denny & Phil

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2024/03/312-klein-hof-camp-canceled-quiet.html

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Pittsburgh Pirates: Why Jared Jones Should Make Opening Day Rotation.

https://rumbunter.com/posts/pittsburgh-pirates-why-jared-jones-should-make-opening-day-rotation-01hqk6atwja2

8 CBS Sports

Four MLB spring training takeaways that matter, including Spencer Strider's new pitch, Anthony Rizzo's health < b>

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/four-mlb-spring-training-takeaways-that-matter-including-spencer-striders-new-pitch-anthony-rizzos-health/

9 Fangraphs

A Visual Scouting Primer: Hitting, Part One

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/a-visual-scouting-primer-hitting-part-one/

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

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-rays-got-amed-rosario-for-a-song-what-does-it-all-mean/

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

St. Cloud Morning Links



St. Cloud Waxahatchee

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXBJF1UGfp4

Waxahatchee is a contemporary band formed in 2010. The band is named after Waxahatchee Creek, in Alabama which where founder and lead singer Katie Crutchfield is from. Their 6th album is due to be released this month.

1 MLB Transactions

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

2-MLB Trade Rumors-Pirates

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

3 Baseball Reference

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4 Retrosheet

https://www.retrosheet.org

5 2024 Prediction Thread

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

6 Green Weenie

3/11: Trevor, Freezer, Barry, Dennis Sign; KY, Jay Bay Return; Deac's Jackpot; Tim Leaves Mic; HBD Rich, Solly, Dock & Ed

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2024/03/311-trevor-freezer-barry-dennis-sign-ky.html

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Why you shouldn’t worry about Roansy Contreras’ spring performance.

https://rumbunter.com/posts/why-you-shouldn-t-worry-about-roansy-contreras-spring-performance-01hrmmv8cb37

8 CBS Sports

MLB Power Rankings: Baseball's top 10 best-looking ballparks entering 2024 season < b>

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-power-rankings-baseballs-top-10-best-looking-ballparks-entering-2024-season/

9 Fangraphs

In Defense of Command

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/in-defense-of-command/

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

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-rays-got-amed-rosario-for-a-song-what-does-it-all-mean/