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Even after a tough 2009 campaign, the Pirates believe that Matt Capps will be their closer in 2010.Over at the Rays Party, Ricky looks at David Price's small adjustment to his pitching mechanics.In a mailbag, Cubs beat reporter Carrie Muskat says that a leadoff hitter is number 3 on the Cubs wish list.
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September 30, 2009
Hmm. I seem to have fallen asleep before writing up a recap last night. Would you believe me if I told you the following things happened?
Kevin Hart struggled with the strike zone and pitched poorly.
The infield misfielded almost every single ball hit at them (seriously).
The Pirates failed to score a run.
The Pirates lost on the road.
Well, that sounds awfully, awfully familiar...
Via Raise the Jolly Roger!
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September 30, 2009
Last time Charlie Morton pitched at Wrigley Field, he went 1+ innings and allowed 10 runs, making for quite the humiliating afternoon. Today was a bit different.
The Pirates pounded Ted Lilly for 4 runs in the first inning, and Morton came right out and struck out the first three Cub batters. He would go on [...]
Via Baseball Musings
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September 28, 2009
The Pittsburgh Pirates pound the Dodgers 11-1 to prevent Los Angeles from capturing the NL West crown for one more day. Andy LaRoche failed to hit for the cycle, but wound up with a great day, going 5 for 5 with two homers and two doubles. He drove in six and scored four [...]
Via CBSSports.com
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September 28, 2009
Former Dodgers prospect Andy LaRoche homered twice, doubled twice and singled, driving in six runs as the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates romped 11-1 on Monday and again prevented Los Angeles from clinching the NL West.
Via Sports Blog Net
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September 29, 2009
The Pittsburgh Pirates has been your favorite team's favorite team for the past few years. Mainly because your favorite team has gotten budding new talent from the Pirates for next to nothing. Just look at some of the highway robbery that the Pirates were involved in.
The Cubs got Aramis Ramirez
The Yankees got Xavier Nady
The Red Sox got Jason Bay and Adam LaRoche
The Braves...
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September 29, 2009
Baseball America released their top prospects from the 2009 New York-Penn League, naming Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Victor Black on the list. BUCCO Fans.com breaks down the ranking for Black, including a look at his 2009 numbers.
Via Summer Ball
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September 29, 2009
I have been very fortunate to be able to work with Allan Simpson and the fine folks over at Perfect Game/PG Crosschecker. Perfect Game is the #1 high school baseball recruiting site on the web, and their knowledge and coverage of college baseball prospects is arguably the best around. Allan and his staff are in the process of ranking the top 25 prospects from all the major college...
Via SI.com
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September 30, 2009
CHICAGO(AP) Charlie Morton pitched a four-hitter to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday in the first game of a doubleheader.
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September 28, 2009
Andy LaRoche homered twice, went 5 for 5 and had six RBIs, all career highs, in the Pirates' 11-1 rout of Los Angeles this afternoon at PNC Park.
Via Miami Herald
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September 30, 2009
Right-hander Carlos Zambrano can reach double-digit victories for the seventh consecutive season today when the Chicago Cubs host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the back half of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field.
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September 27, 2009
If you had asked me before the game today what I thought this Pirate team needed, I would've said a walk-off win. There's something about a huge hit and the ensuing celebration that just kind of melts away the sort of slump this team is in. It's not that rallying for four runs in the ninth inning today means that this past month hasn't happened. It's not like...
Via Post-Gazette
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September 30, 2009
CHICAGO -- The Pirates' Charlie Morton finished his 2009 memorably, mowing down the Chicago Cubs for a four-hit shutout in a 4-0 victory afternoon at Wrigley Field, easily the finest outing of his young career.
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