With the Pirates first Spring Training Game on the horizon, Craig and Scott (@PirateTakes) pay tribute to Mike Lange before getting into the addition of Andrew Heaney, some observations they had on the first few days of full squad workouts, how this team is being built, and why you don't pay attention to the stats in Bradenton.

Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply sits down at the 9-foot homemade oak bar every week to talk Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball with his buddy Scott Jackson (@PirateTakes). Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are "For Fans, By Fans & All Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

Craig and Scott (@PirateTakes) sit down to discuss the Horwitz Surgery News, Hayes' Health, Oviedo and Moreta being back on the mound and Reynolds' Planned Move to Right Field.

Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply sits down at the 9-foot homemade oak bar every week to talk Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball with his buddy Scott Jackson (@PirateTakes). Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are "For Fans, By Fans & All Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

Craig and Scott (@PirateTakes) discuss the Tommy Pham signing and what it might mean for the rest of the players competing for an outfield spot, how the Pirates perceived payroll ceiling has to be managed throughout the season, and the dangers or rewards of relying on upside to get you to the trade deadline as a buyer.

Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply sits down at the 9-foot homemade oak bar every week to talk Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball with his buddy Scott Jackson (@PirateTakes). Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are "For Fans, By Fans & All Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!