AAA Indianapolis beat Buffalo 2-0 on Sunday to improve to 26-30. Taubenheim pitched 5.2 innings of 2-hit ball. Mike Koplove then got one out for us. Do not ask me where he came from. Juan Mateo and Chris Bootcheck finished it off with 3 scoreless frames. Bixler and Cruz both had 2 hits.
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June 09, 2009
Barry Bonds' year-and-a-half long exile from baseball has given him the opportunity to spend a lot of time with his family—which might explain why his wife filed for divorce yesterday. [SF Chronicle]
Via We Should Be GM's
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June 08, 2009
Huntington: “On the heels of this Wednesday's trade with the Atlanta Braves, I felt it was important that you hear directly from me..”Translation: “Hear from me, but not see me. Especially, not out in the open. I know many Pirate fans are hunters or ex-military and are expert marksmen from even very long distances. Therefore, I shall email my minions…”Huntington: “We...
Via Baseball Reflections
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June 09, 2009
After suffering through 16 consecutive losing seasons, many Pirate fans wonder how any team’s management could be more inept; how any team’s ownership could be more stingy. And who could blame them? The streak of sub-.500 finishes will soon be historic.
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The sudden and unexpected trade of All-Star...
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June 08, 2009
Zach Duke vs. Kenshin Kawakami at 7:00
Game 57: Pirates at Braves
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Via Pittsburghlive.com
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June 06, 2009
With Andrew McCutchen and Nyjer Morgan, the Pirates have one of the fastest 1-2 lineup combos in the majors.
Via Post-Gazette
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June 06, 2009
HOUSTON -- Today could mark a pivotal, if not do-or-die, start for Ian Snell.
Via Baseball Musings
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June 07, 2009
It’s more than worth it to sign draft picks to big bonuses.
Via Post-Gazette
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June 07, 2009
HOUSTON -- Perhaps there is a reason Jack Wilson appears so indispensable to the Pirates.
Via Post-Gazette
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June 08, 2009
There is no Pedro Alvarez awaiting the Pirates tonight when they select at No. 4. There are no power hitters or position players who cause scouts to drool as noticeably as last June's second overall pick.
Via ESPN
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June 06, 2009
New York Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran has dismissed comments by Adam LaRoche accusing Beltran of having "zero class" for saying he was embarrassed to be swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Via Pittsburghlive.com
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June 06, 2009
Paul Maholm snapped a seven-game winless streak Saturday, as the Pirates outlasted the Houston Astros, 6-4.
Via Where Is Andy Van Slyke
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June 06, 2009
The third game of the post-McLouth era goes down tonight in Houston at 7:05 with Roy Oswalt and Paul Maholm on the mound. Andrew McCutchen is leading off again, with Andy LaRoche back in the lineup after missing a game because of his beaning.
Via Miami Herald
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June 08, 2009
No wonder the Pittsburgh Pirates haven't had a winning record since 1992, because they keep dealing away their best players.
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