Friday, January 17, 2025

You're Gone Morning Links

 


You're Gone Diamond Rio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZmSF2nV43o

This week is the songs of Paul Williams. Williams has been a prolific songwriter since 1968, often co-writing with  Roger Nichols.   Williams also  was in a number of movies and television shows, including  3 Smokey and the Bandit movies.  

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

1/16: JHK, Jose, Brendan, Ollie, Kip Sign, Lamb Deals, Josh Seeks Trade, Camping Out, ASG Juice, Interleague On, FDR OK, Hoops; RIP Frank, HBD Alfredo, Ron, Dave, Erskine & Art

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/01/116-jhk-jose-brendan-ollie-kip-sign.html

 

 

 8 Rumbunter

Pirates running out of time to sign viable outfield option after Mets strike deal

https://rumbunter.com/pirates-running-out-of-time-to-sign-viable-outfield-option-after-mets-strike-deal-jesse-winker

 

9  CBS Sports

Baseball Hall of Fame: Peak players, PED guys on Mike Axisa's ballot, plus a surprising Ichiro consideration

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/baseball-hall-of-fame-peak-players-ped-guys-on-mike-axisas-ballot-plus-a-surprising-ichiro-consideration/

 10 Fangraphs

How Productive Were Those Outs? Team Edition

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/how-productive-were-those-outs-team-edition/

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

Evergreen Morning Links

 


Evergreen    Barbra Streisand

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbMLglEYSh8

This week is the songs of Paul Williams. Williams has been a prolific songwriter since 1968, often co-writing with  Roger Nichols.   Williams also  was in a number of movies and television shows, including  3 Smokey and the Bandit movies.  

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

1/15 Through 1964: Ehret - Hawley, Chesne & Sunday Deals, '60 Rooks, 1B Jam, War Rules, Possum Joins; HBD Banny, Ed, Jock & Mike

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/01/115-through-1964-ehret-hawley-chesne.html

 

 

 8 Rumbunter

Pirates trade for Blue Jays reliever after difficult season

https://rumbunter.com/pirates-trade-for-blue-jays-reliever-after-difficult-season-brett-de-geus

 

9  CBS Sports

Baseball Hall of Fame: Why Carlos Beltrán, Billy Wagner, Andy Pettitte get votes on Matt Snyder's ballot

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/baseball-hall-of-fame-why-carlos-beltran-billy-wagner-andy-pettitte-get-votes-on-matt-snyders-ballot/

 10 Fangraphs

JAWS and the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot: Curtis Granderson

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/jaws-and-the-2025-hall-of-fame-ballot-curtis-granderson/

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Rainbow Connection Morning Links

 




Rainbow Connection  Kermit

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

This week is the songs of Paul Williams. Williams has been a prolific songwriter since 1968, often co-writing with  Roger Nichols.   Williams also  was in a number of movies and television shows, including  3 Smokey and the Bandit movies.  

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

1/14: Adam & Dock Sign, 2017 Arb Class, Moises Drafted; RIP Pep, Blow Out The Candles: HBD Dovy, Steve, Gary, Joe, Terry, Hank, Chet, Billy, Brode, Art & John

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/01/114-adam-dock-sign-2017-arb-class.html

 

 8 Rumbunter

SI's prediction for Pirates' outfield move could add agitation, energy to NL Central

https://rumbunter.com/si-prediction-for-pirates-outfield-move-could-add-agitation-energy-to-nl-central-jesse-winker

 

9  CBS Sports

Alex Bregman free agency: Where's the market for All-Star third baseman? Red flags, cheap teams don't help

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/alex-bregman-free-agency-wheres-the-market-for-all-star-third-baseman-red-flags-cheap-teams-dont-help/

 10 Fangraphs

Unlike Other Giants, Oneil Cruz Lives For High Pitches

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/unlike-other-giants-oneil-cruz-lives-for-high-pitches/

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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

An Old Fashioned Love Song Morning Links

 


An Old Fashioned Love Song  Three Dog Night

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oiXpHojBjg

This week is the songs of Paul Williams. Williams has been a prolific songwriter since 1968, often co-writing with  Roger Nichols.   Williams also  was in a number of movies and television shows, including  3 Smokey and the Bandit movies.  

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

1/13 Through the 1950s: Dickson Dump, Arky Signs; HBD Odell, Jim, Ron, Ben, Spades, Fred, Goat, Jud & Al

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/01/113-through-1950s-dickson-dump-arky.html

 

 

 8 Rumbunter

The most impressive final seasons in Pittsburgh Pirates history

 https://rumbunter.com/the-most-impressive-final-seasons-in-pittsburgh-pirates-history-clemente-burnett

 

9  CBS Sports

Roki Sasaki landing spots: Ranking the teams that most need Japanese ace with IFA window set to reopen

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/roki-sasaki-landing-spots-ranking-the-teams-that-most-need-japanese-ace-with-ifa-window-set-to-reopen/

 10 Fangraphs

JAWS and the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot: Ben Zobrist

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/jaws-and-the-2025-hall-of-fame-ballot-ben-zobrist/

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Monday, January 13, 2025

Rainy Days And Mondays Morning Links

 



Rainy Days And Mondays  Carpenters

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

This week is the songs of Paul Williams. Williams has been a prolific songwriter since 1968, often co-writing with  Roger Nichols.   Williams also  was in a number of movies and television shows, including  3 Smokey and the Bandit movies.  

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

1/12: Cole Train, Jordy, George, Tony, Brian, Pops & Manny Sign, Willie HOF & MOTY, '74 Draft, Farm AS's, Caitlyn Hired, Bikes 'n' Ball; HBD Ivan, Bobby, Rich, Mad Dog, Big Ed, Tom & Ed

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/01/112-cole-train-jordy-george-tony-brian.html

 

 8 Rumbunter

Pirates' possible choice to convert Caleb Ferguson may benefit them in 2025

 https://rumbunter.com/pirates-possible-choice-to-convert-caleb-ferguson-may-benefit-them-in-2025

 

9  CBS Sports

MLB rumors: Jack Flaherty, Anthony Santander open to shorter contracts, Yankees and Cubs eye relief help

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-rumors-jack-flaherty-anthony-santander-open-to-shorter-contracts-yankees-and-cubs-eye-relief-help/

 10 Fangraphs

Sunday Notes: Ever Introspective, Charlie Morton Isn’t Quite Ready To Go Home

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/sunday-notes-ever-introspective-charlie-morton-isnt-quite-ready-to-go-home/

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Sunday, January 12, 2025

You And Me Against The World Morning Links

 


You And Me Against The World  Helen Reddy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84bmKMZMgGg

This week is the songs of Paul Williams. Williams has been a prolific songwriter since 1968, often co-writing with  Roger Nichols.   Williams also  was in a number of movies and television shows, including  3 Smokey and the Bandit movies.  

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

1/11: Wade - LaPalme, Corey, Keone, Ryan, Orlando & Sid Sign, Brownie On Board, Summer Road Trip, Cutch Cover, DH-OK; HBD Warren, Jermaine, Lloyd, Jack, Mickey, Max, Skipper, Silver King & Bill

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/01/111-wade-lapalme-corey-keone-ryan.html

 8 Rumbunter

Pirates benefit from Roki Sasaki bidding by stealing Dodgers' international signee

https://rumbunter.com/pirates-benefit-from-roki-sasaki-bidding-by-stealing-dodgers-international-signee

9  CBS Sports

MLB trade market reset: Nolan Arenado, Luis Castillo and more still available, plus potential landing spots

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-market-reset-nolan-arenado-luis-castillo-and-more-still-available-plus-potential-landing-spots/

 10 Fangraphs

About Those Juan Soto Photos

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/about-those-juan-soto-photos/

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Saturday, January 11, 2025

All by Myself Morning Links

 



All by Myself  Eric Carmen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN9CjAfo5n0

Eric Carmen started his career with The Raspberries, a power pop band.   The group disbanded in 1975  after 4 albums. Carmen was their lead singer and major songwriter.   Carmen went solo and did more soft rock and power ballads as a solo artist.   In  2004 he and the original Raspberries reformed an d had a series of sold out shows.  They also recorded a live album of their hits.  Eric Carmen died on March 11, 2024

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

1/10: JT, Todd & Tom Sign, 2024 & '20 Arbs Settled, Frankie's Guys Back, Rex Head Scout, Bing Double-Dips, NL & AL Play Nice, New Negro League; HBD Bo, Cliff & Fats

https://oldbucs.blogspot.com/2025/01/110-jt-todd-tom-sign-2024-20-arbs.html

 8 Rumbunter

3 high-ceiling Pirates prospects to watch in 2025

https://rumbunter.com/3-high-ceiling-pirates-prospects-to-watch-in-2025

9  CBS Sports

Baseball Hall of Fame mailbag: Does fame matter? Should we value defense more? And more reader questions

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/baseball-hall-of-fame-mailbag-does-fame-matter-should-we-value-defense-more-and-more-reader-questions/

 10 Fangraphs

JAWS and the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot: Carlos González

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/jaws-and-the-2025-hall-of-fame-ballot-carlos-gonzalez/

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