Found October 17, 2009 on Where Is Andy Van Slyke:
Quick announcement first: since Bloguin switched me over to the new commenting system a few months ago, the number of comments here have plummetted. I assume this has a lot to do with it taking like 20 seconds for each comment to post after you send it it. That shouldn't happen any more. If you still have trouble logging in (ie, you get a message saying your name is already registered), send me an e-mail and we'll sort it out.  Anyways, let's start the weekend with a rundown of Pirates players and minor leaguers currently playing baseball over the winter. Jose Tabata, Brian Friday, Chase D'Arnaud, Danny Moskos, Tony Watson, and Donnie Veal are all playing in the Arizona Fall League. Tabata's off to a hot start after three games with four hits in 11 at-bats along with two walks (and presumably a hit by pitch, because the numbers don't add up otherwise), giving him a .364/.500/.455 line. D'Arnaud and Friday are both struggling at the plate so far, but the p...
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