The Pittsburgh Pirates and reliever Chris Bootcheck have parted ways.
Bootcheck didn’t exactly fit into the Pirates future despite being a 2009 Triple-A All-Star. When the Pirates put him on waivers a few days ago it signaled the end to his time with the organization. So now the soon to be 31-year old former first round [...]
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October 21, 2009
Perry Hill is under contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates for 2010 after they exercised a contractual option -- but unless something changes, it appears that he will not work at all next season.
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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October 20, 2009
Reliever and Scott Boras client Chris Bootcheck has elected free agency, according to a press release from the Pirates. Righties Denny Bautista and Craig Hansen were also outrighted, but apparently remain in the organization for now.
Via buccofans.com
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October 21, 2009
Perry Hill has announced that he wants to coach again, just not for the Pittsburgh Pirates. BUCCO Fans.com wonders what the use of having a good defensive coach is, when the defensive coach only wants to work with established defenders.
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October 21, 2009
The Pittsburgh Pirates added Josh Harrison in a trade with the Chicago Cubs this past season. BUCCO Fans.com was in attendance for several games played by Harrison in the minors, and has a video recap of his progress in high-A ball.
Via buccofans.com
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October 20, 2009
To cap off the end of the 2009 season, BUCCO Fans.com will be counting down the top 50 prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates' system. Here are prospects 41-45.
Via buccofans.com
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October 19, 2009
To cap off the end of the 2009 season, BUCCO Fans.com will be counting down the top 50 prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates' system. Here are prospects 46-50.
Via buccofans.com
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October 21, 2009
To cap off the end of the 2009 season, BUCCO Fans.com will be counting down the top 50 prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates' system. Here are prospects 36-40.
Via buccofans.com
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October 20, 2009
The Pittsburgh Pirates have released Denny Bautista, Chris Bootcheck, and Craig Hansen from the 40-man roster. BUCCO Fans.com has analysis on the move.
Via Bugs & Cranks
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October 20, 2009
Random thoughts/ramblings/game notes on yesterday’s Phillies game
-How :much fun must it be to be a Phillies fan right now? As most of you know, April through September, I’m a (certifiable) but ardent fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The reason I keep following them every year is the hope that someday they’ll put together a run like the Phillies are on right now. Enjoy...
Via Where Is Andy Van Slyke
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October 19, 2009
This ballot is for the Baseball Bloggers Alliance, a group of baseball bloggers (duh) who are pooling votes together to give out our own post-season award.
I do have Pirates' coming later today or tonight, but for now I have to submit by BBA ballot for Cy Young Award and this one's important to me, so I want to make sure I get it posted. Also, please note that Andrew McCutchen...
Via Where Is Andy Van Slyke
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October 22, 2009
I had to give lab meeting this week, which is why posting has been a bit light the last few days. The Pirates have managed to do a few small, newsworthy things this week, though, so let's briefly run them down.
Denny Bautista, Chris Bootcheck, and Craig Hansen are off the 40-man roster. Hansen is really the only one of the three that's news, but it probably has more to do with his...
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October 20, 2009
Mark Cuban is in Pittsburgh this week, and because of this, rumors are flying that he may be interested in purchasing the Pirates...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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