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Bucco Fever Podcast
by Charlie Franson
All things Pittsburgh Pirates and anywhere else my train of thought takes me. Guests, special topics, wild conversations, and more. Buckle up for some Bucco Fever.
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Are the Bats Waking Up?
Is the offense coming around? Maybe. Hear my take on what is happening and what needs to continue to happen.
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Sustaining the Hot Start
Hear my take on the hot start and if I feel they can keep it going.
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Position Battles
Hear my take on the current position battles this spring.
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Spring has Sprung
On this episode, I talk a little about what’s happened this spring so far and what I’d like to see moving forward.
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Shaking off the Rust
I’m back. Hear my take on the off-season and what still needs done.
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Current Roster Overview
Let’s take a look at the current roster and what the Pirates have done well to get to this point and what work still needs done.
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Off-season Thoughts
In this episode, I review the moves that they’ve made so far and look at what still needs done.
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Question Marks and Silver Linings
Despite a lot of bad baseball, there’s still some silver linings. I look at that plus the areas of need and how those may be addressed.
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Growing Pains, But Are They Growing?
I take a look at the recent struggles and wonder if the Pirates are really growing.
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Trade Deadline Review
My take on the moves that were made and those that were not.
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Mid-season Thoughts and Draft
Hear my thoughts on the season so far and a look at the draft.
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Sample Sizes and Roster Crunches
The Pirates had a fun week. A lot of good things in a small time frame. It is ok to be excited, but don't go all gloom and doom when Cruz goes 0-12. I also talk about the upcoming roster moves that will need to be made and some of the young guys who may be on their way to Indy.
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Youth Movement
In this episode, I talk about the recent wave of prospects that we've seen, who else is on the way, and what is going to need to happen to get them consistent playing time.
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Who is still here in two years? Rotation Edition.
I take a look at the rotation and who I think makes it to 2024.
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Week in Review 4/19
I go over some of the things that have worked and haven’t worked for the Pirates so far this season.
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Season Preview
In this episode, I talk about the upcoming season and some of the things I think you should watch and some of the frustrating moves that occurred in the last week.
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What’s Working So Far
The Pirates are 4 games into the spring. In this episode, I talk about what’s working well and what is not. I know it is early, but it is still fun to talk about.
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Baseball is Back! What’s Next?
I take look at some thing that I feel the Pirates need to address with their roster now the hot stove is burning again.
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Top 10 Prospects
Not much going on at the big league level, so I’m talking about prospects. In this episode, I rank my top 10 in the organization.
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What Next in 2022?
Hear my take on what the Pirates should focus on moving into 2022 once the lockout ends.
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Talking Moves
Listen to my take on recent moves including the dreaded Stallings deal.
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Rule 5 Decisions
Who to cut and who to protect. That’s what the Pirates will be dealing with this week. Come and hear my thoughts.
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Let the Offseason Begin
In this episode, I talk about some holes that the Pirates should look to fill and some potential trade chips.
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Looking Ahead
In this episode, I take a look at some questions the Pirates have to answer and somethings I’d like to see. It’s a hodgepodge of stuff.
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Week in Review 9/27
Hear my review of the last week. AAA is finally fun to watch.
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Week in Review 9/20
Hear my take on the last week and some of the bright spots. The Pirates are on a nice little run.
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Bradenton’s Pitching
I’ve really been impressed with the consistency of the pitching at Bradenton. I take a look at what they have and where they might fit in the future for the Pirates.
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Changes and Bright Spots
In the episode, I talk about the recent changes for the Pirates. There’s been some arrivals and departures. I also take a look at what has been going right for the Pirates.
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Taking a Look Ahead
In this episode, I take a look at the what might be the roster for 2022 and the versatility that the Pirates have accumulated.
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Week in Review/Trade Deadline Recap
This episode recaps the trade deadline moves and some of the draft picks signed over the last week.
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Trades, trades, and more trades
On this episode, I take a look at the Frazier and Holmes trades and the impending roster crunch. I also talk about the draft picks that they recently signed.
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Second Half Preview
This episode takes a look about what I am looking forward to seeing the 2nd half of the season. I take a look at potential moves and the approaching roster crunches through tour the system.
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Week in Review/Draft Review
I briefly talk about last week on the field, but really focus on the amazing haul Ben Cherington got in the draft.
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Week in Review 7/5
Hear my take on the last week. I talk about some bad baseball and some good and one odd move that Ben Cherington made this week.
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Week in Review 6/28
I take a look at the highlights from the last week for the Pirates and the farm system.
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Draft Talk 2.0
The draft is about a month away. I give my thoughts and speculation.
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Week in Review 6/14
Hear my take on the last week. I also make a case for Anthony Alford coming back.
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Week in Review 6/7
I talk about the past week. Spoiler alert: Ke’Bryan Hayes came back.
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Week in Review 5/31
Hear my take on what went well for the Pirates this past week and what didn’t go that well. I only spenc 20 secs on the infamous play.
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Projecting 2023: Phase One
I take a look at what the roster could look like in 2023. Lots of prospects coming up.
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Week in Review 5/24/21
Hear my week in review. It was a rough one. I also talk about how the Pirates can inject some life into the offense in the next year.
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Week in Review 5/17
Hear he talk about the last week for the Pirates and in their farm system. It was a rollercoaster week.
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Moving Pieces
I break down the recent moves made by the Pirates and what future moves they will have to think about when guys are healthy.
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Week in Review 5/9
Hear my take on the happenings over the last week. Minor League highlights and analysis of moves.
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Minor League Preview: Bradenton Marauders
Hear my take on the Bradenton Marauders. They’re really young and talented.
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Minor League Preview: Greensboro Grasshoppers
Hear me break down the Greensboro roster. It is loaded.
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Minor League Preview:Altoona Curve
Hear my take and analysis of the Curve roster. It’s a good one.
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Minor League Preview: Indianapolis Indians AAA
Hear me break down the AAA roster for the Indy Indians. I take a look at who there is to get excited about.
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Week in Review 5/2
Hear my take on a rocky week for the Pirates
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Week in Review 4/26/21
I talk about the events of the last week. What went well and what may not have been so great.
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