Anthony Alford is back. Phillip Evans is optioned. Erik Gonzalez has been designated for assignment. Hoy Park is dabbling at shortstop. The Pittsburgh Pirates are sorting through their roster to figure out what they have as a base for 2022. With all of this shuffling, should Cole Tucker also get another look this year? We also examine a down season for Ke'Bryan Hayes, and explain why he doesn't necessarily need to be great. The Pirates already have a rock in their lineup to build upon.

Craig Toth covers the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, and joins his buddy Chris at a 9-foot homemade oak bar to talk Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball. Listen. Subscribe. Share. It's "30 Minutes Of Bucs" and THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!