Tag: "Front Office"
How Low Can the Pirates Go?
By Kyle Laverty on July 21st, 2025
Getting swept by the White Sox was a symbolic surrender. With the GM already looking to 2026, it's time to diagnose the root of this failure: Ben Cherington's flawed organizational philosophy.
An Offensive Graveyard: Why Position Players Fail in Pittsburgh
By Kyle Laverty on July 21st, 2025
From Pham to Tellez, the Pirates have a long list of failed offensive acquisitions. This is a clear symptom of a broken philosophy and a front office that has turned Pittsburgh into a place where hitters' careers stall.
No Margin for Error: The Flawed Roster Construction of the 2025 Pirates
By Kyle Laverty on July 18th, 2025
The Pirates' season has been a relentless series of 'what ifs.' This is an indictment of a front office strategy that built a roster on hope, with no margin for error, guaranteeing failure at the first sign of trouble.