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Pirates Release Fernando Nieve
The Pittsburgh Pirates have given Fernando Nieve his unconditional release, according to a team press release. Nieve was just cut from Spring Training yesterday, and assigned to minor league camp. He has a career 4.61 ERA in 185.2 innings in the majors, and is 28 years old. He wouldn't have made the starting rotation in [...]
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March 22, 2011
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March 22, 2011
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10 Reasons Pirates Fans Should Look Closer At Fernando Nieve
Fernando Nieve is another interesting, but well used arm accumulated by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He could surprise some Pirates fans this season for several reasons. None of which would make us jump on a soapbox, but it’s something to consider when simply looking at his numbers from 2010.
1. In 2010 Nieve appeared in 28 games before the month of June, throwing 470 pitches...
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December 10, 2010
Nieve makes it to Buffalo
Fernando Nieve firesOriginally uploaded by Michael G. BaronFernando Nieve has made it through waivers and accepted assignment to Buffalo. I still think Nieve is an assets and while I'm still not sure whether the league made adjustments or he was tired from over use but despite his ineffectiveness, I still think he's worth keeping around.Valentino Pascucci was activated by...
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July 28, 2010
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July 28, 2010
Mets DFA Nieve, recall Acosta
Fernando Nieve firesOriginally uploaded by Michael G. BaronAfter last night's loss the Mets designated Fernando Nieve for assignment. To remain with the organization Nieve will have to make it through waivers and accept the assignment.Nieve was claimed off waivers last season from the Astros and was used mostly as a starter before getting injured. In seven starts he went 3-3...
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July 23, 2010
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July 23, 2010
Mets botched it with Nieve
The Mets designated Fernando Nieve for assignment. It was the right move to make, as Nieve was not getting the job done as a reliever and the Mets needed someone who actually had a chance to provide some relief when he entered the game. But Nieve is a nice case study in what is wrong [...]
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July 23, 2010
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July 23, 2010
Mets big move they Dump Fernando Nieve
Mets are ready to make changes to help them improve there pitching staff. No its not Dan Haren or Oswalt from Houston. Watch out world here comes Manny Acosta. The Mets DFA homer happy Fernando Nieve and had Manny Acosta fly west and he will be with the team when the Mets lose I mean play the Dodgers Friday night. Too bad he he cant hit because right now that what they need. Yes...
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July 23, 2010
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July 23, 2010
Only fitting that Fernando Nieve would match Mike Marshall
Metsblog has an interesting fact, courtesy of Elias: The last time the Mets lost a game on a walk-off wild pitch before last night was on September 1, 1981. The Met pitcher that night was Mike Marshall.Yes, the same Mike Marshall who set the all-time record for most pitching appearances in a season when he appeared in 106 games for the Dodgers in 1974.Last night's wild-pitch...
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May 14, 2010
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May 14, 2010
Battle of the 5th starters
Today three of the top candidates for the fifth starters spot pitched.In almost identical stat lines Jon Niese and Fernando Nieve started split squad games. Niese using almost exclusively his new pitch a splitter threw 2.2 innings allowing one run on three hits and two walks, while striking out five. Nieve went 3 innings in which he also allowed a run on three hits and two walks...
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March 05, 2010
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March 05, 2010
Fernando Nieve Could Be A Sleeper
Adam Rubin of the Daily News, recently reported that the Mets will not have Bobby Parnell audition for a spot in the starting rotation, but that Fernando Nieve will figure into the battle for the fifth spot in the rotation behind Santana, Maine, Perez and Pelfrey.
Jerry Manuel is very high on Nieve as is GM Omar Minaya, both [...]
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January 30, 2010
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January 30, 2010
Nieve making his case for making the big club...
Fernando Nieve is a 26 y/o power pitcher who was the Astros #3 prospect in 2006. For a complete bio on Nieve go here.In 2007 he had T.J. Surgery and after which he struggled with his control while the Astros couldn't figure out how to use him. In 2009 he was a closer in winter ball saving 7 of 9 opportunities but came to camp as a starter. The Stros gave up on him and he went...
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December 31, 2009
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December 31, 2009
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