Jason Grilli activated; Jeff Locke optioned to AAA
Grilli (bereavement) back today for #Pirates. Locke sent back to Indy.
— Rob Biertempfel (@BiertempfelTrib) May 23, 2012
According to Rob Biertempfel, Jason Grilli has been activated off the Bereavement List. His replacement, Jeff Locke was sent back down to AAA after not having an appearance in the three games he was up for.
Grilli had been home due to the death of his wife...
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8 days ago
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8 days ago
Pirates have all three players from trade up
Jeff Locke was called up by the Pirates on Sunday. It means all three players from the Nate McLouth trade three years ago - along with McLouth - are on the Pittsburgh roster.
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10 days ago
Jason Grilli placed on Bereavement List; Jeff Locke recalled
The Pirates have placed RHP Jason Grilli on the bereavement list. LHP Jeff Locke has been recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis.
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) May 20, 2012
Jason Grilli now becomes the 2nd Pirates player to have to be placed on the Bereavement list this season as he will leave the team for at least three days after the death of his wife’s grandfather.
Jeff...
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11 days ago
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11 days ago
Pirates place Grilli on bereavement list
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Friday they have placed right-hander Jason Grilli on the MLB bereavement list. The Pirates have called up left-hander Jeff Locke from Class AAA Indianapolis. Locke has a 3-3 record with a 3.02 ERA in six Class AAA starts this season.
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11 days ago
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11 days ago
Chase d’Arnaud among 10 cuts
The Pirates optioned Chase d’Arnaud, Jeff Locke, Rudy Owens, and Duke Welker. Robbie Grossman, Tony Sanchez, Anderson Hernandez, Ramon Cabrera, Michael Crotta, and Logan Kensing were all assigned to minor league camp, as well.
There really aren’t any surprises here other than d’Arnaud. Based on who is in camp, d’Arnaud was definitely a long shot to make the...
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March 15, 2012
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March 15, 2012
Pirates bring out boom sticks in loss to Jays
Final: Blue Jays 8, Pirates 6
WP: Deck McGuire (1-0, 0.00 ERA)
LP: Jeff Locke (0-1, 13.50 ERA)
SV: Robert Coello (1, 9.00 ERA)
This game is a perfect example why winning or losing Spring Training games do not matter. The Bucs lost this one, but there are a lot of really good things to take out of it.
Pedro Alvarez, after starting off the spring 0 for 5, went 2 for 3 with an opposite...
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March 07, 2012
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March 07, 2012
First Pitch: Alcatraz and Minor League Spring Training
Last summer, thanks to Netflix, I watched the entire series of “Lost” from start to finish. I rarely watch shows when they’re on TV, always wanting to avoid investing in a show, only for it to get cancelled after one season. The downside to this is that I’d be four seasons behind when I finally decided to watch the show, and prior to Netflix, it was hard to...
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February 28, 2012
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February 28, 2012
Pirates' Locke uses 2011 major-league experience to his advantage
Jeff Locke realizes he doesn't have much shot to make the Pirates roster this season, but is willing to go back to Indy and be patient.
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February 24, 2012
Lefty Prospect Locke Looking to Impress
BRADENTON — Going from Double-A Altoona, to Triple-A Indianapolis, to Pittsburgh during the 2011 season all within a month was an unforgettable experience for left-hander Jeff Locke. After spending four months with the Curve, Locke was promoted to Indy, where he made just five starts before getting the call to the big leagues. Six days later he made his Major League debut against...
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February 22, 2012
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February 22, 2012
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