Bucs Dugout Podcast: James McDonald Struggles, Kevin Correia Requests Trade

David and I discuss James McDonald's struggles, Kevin Correia's trade request, the debuts of Wandy Rodriguez and Starling Marte, the possibility of dealing Joel Hanrahan, what we expect the Pirates to do at the trading deadline, and whether the Bucs are well-positioned for a playoff run.

Bucs Dugout Podcast: Weighing In On The Wandy Rodriguez Trade

Finally, an actual trade to discuss! David and I discuss the Wandy Rodriguez trade -- what the Pirates are getting, what they gave up (in Robbie Grossman, Rudy Owens and Colton Cain), and what the addition of Rodriguez means for their rotation beyond 2012. We also discuss the possibility of adding an outfielder, specifically focusing on Shane Victorino and Alfonso Soriano. We talk about the ongoing Jose Tabata saga and briefly reexamine Neal Huntington's job performance.

Bucs Dugout Podcast: Pirates Mid-Year Grades

In this All-Star break edition, David and I give out mid-year grades to the Pirates' players.

Bucs Dugout Podcast: What Should Pirates Do At Trade Deadline?

David and I discuss the Pirates' recent play against the Astros, their status in the NL Central, Joel Hanrahan's recent pitching, the Pirates' outfield situation, and what the team might do at the trading deadline.