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Minicamp: Not as cold as Pittsburgh
January 15, 2009 by
Raise the Jolly Roger!
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In case you didn?t know, Pirates minicamp is underway. And as much as I love to dissect even the smallest bits of Pirates news during times like these, I really don?t care. Nothing happens in
Sure, I could talk about how [Tom Gorzelanny and Matt Capps appear to be in great shape] or ...
Top 15 Relief Pitchers (Fantasy Baseball)
First, an aside and FYI: about a third of the votes for Cole Hamels in the Hamels vs. Verlander poll are mine. King Cole, baby! I don't care if he has a pipe cleaner in his arm, he's going to be my ace for the next ten years, 200 IP or 20. Oh, and I'm drafting Rich Harden...
The future of the Pirates bullpen
August 27, 2009 by
Raise the Jolly Roger!
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Let’s be blunt. It’s pretty clear that the Pirates have a horrible bullpen right now. Currently on the roster, we have:
Denny Bautista
Chris Bootcheck
Matt Capps
Phil Dumatrait
Jesse Chavez
Joel Hanrahan
Steven Jackson
Yikes. With a lead or in a close game, I would trust...
Marlins & Pirates Talking Capps, Not Close
July 09, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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The Marlins, who have signed three relievers this week, are talking with the Pirates about trading for another. Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports reports that the Marlins have maintained contact with the Pirates about closer Matt Capps, though the two sides are not close to a deal.The...
Fantasy Baseball: NL Closers Peripheral Stats
September 20, 2009 by
Fake Teams
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by Manuel Balce Ceneta - AP
3 months ago:
The Washington Nationals' first-round draft pick, pitcher Drew Storen, throws the ceremonial first pitch before the Nationals' baseball game against the Cincinnati...
Phillies rally late for victory over Pirates
July 11, 2009 by
Pittsburghlive.com
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The Philadelphia Phillies ravaged closer Matt Capps for five runs in the ninth inning and stunned the Pirates.
Phillies rally in ninth to topple Pirates
July 11, 2009 by
Pittsburghlive.com
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The Philadelphia Phillies ravaged closer Matt Capps for five runs in the ninth inning Saturday and stunned the Pirates.
Spring Training Gameday #11 vs. Astros
March 08, 2009 by
Raise the Jolly Roger!
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The Pirates meet Houston for the second time this season at 1:05 today at McKechnie Field. The game is on the radio in Pittsburgh (104.7) and Houston (740). [Here is the MLB
Pitching for the Pirates today will be Ross Ohlendorf, Jesse Chavez, Matt Capps, Denny Bautista, and Donnie ...
Spring Training Gameday #9 vs. Rays
March 06, 2009 by
Raise the Jolly Roger!
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I know the spring games mean nothing. But I couldn?t help but notice
It?s early, but the Pirates lead the Grapefruit League this year (although the advantage is down to a 1/2 game over
Who was the surprise team that came out of nowhere last
Who won the Grapefruit League ...
Pirates Improbably Beat Dodgers on Lastings Milledge's Walk-Off Hit
September 27, 2009 by
Bucs Dugout
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by Gene J. Puskar - AP
about 1 hour ago:
Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen celebrates after hitting a triple off Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ronald Delisario in seventh inning of a baseball game in...
THE PIRATES WIN! THE PIRATES WIN!
September 13, 2009 by
Mondesi's House
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I hope you're sitting down, because I'm about to deliver some shocking news: the Pittsburgh Pirates won a game. I know, I don't believe it either. But it's true. Pirates 2, Astros 1. Soak it in - days like these don't happen very often.Having the misfortune of playing...
Fantasy Baseball Closer Advice: Unearthing Surprise Closers; Plus, Who’s The Guy in Tampa?
May 27, 2009 by
Midwest Sports
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Closer is always the most volatile position in fantasy baseball, and 2009 is no different.
As the volatility continues, Josh steps up with some much needed midseason fantasy baseball closer advice, analyzing who is closing in Tampa and what the outlook is for guys like Brad Lidge...
THE NEWS
June 09, 2008 by
Mondesi's House
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--Pedro Alvarez has a Myspace page. And as per his "friend list", many female admirers.--It's Tyrone Carter Fun Day in Pompano Beach, Florida! Will Tank be coming? --The Pirates moved to 30-33, 1/2 game out of last place in the NL Central, with a 6-4 win over the Diamondbacks...
Is Miguel Tejada a cheater, and will Jose Valverde be an Astro after 2009?
September 14, 2009 by
Crawfish Boxes
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by Ross D. Franklin - AP
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Pitch tipping allegations against Miguel Tejada have come to the forefront once again, and this time first base coach Jose Cruz is involved. Pirates...
MATT CAPPS HAS HAD A ROUGH WEEK, THANK YOU
June 15, 2008 by
Mondesi's House
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No, you weren't seeing things on Sunday; that was Matt Capps' third blown save in four games. Luckily for the burly closer, he was bailed out by his teammates and pitched a scoreless 10th to pick up his first W of the season. With the win, the Pirates narrowly escaped a three...
Pirates bullpen blows late lead in 7-3 loss; Cardinals sweep series
August 09, 2009 by
Pittsburghlive.com
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Closer Matt Capps served up a two-run homer in the eighth inning, and Zach Duke took another no-decision in the Cardinals' 7-3 victory.
Game 3: Pirates 7 Cardinals 4
April 09, 2009 by
Where Is Andy Van Slyke
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The big story out of this game will be Freddy Sanchez and Jack Wilson leading the way for the Pirates with four hits apiece as the Bucs rattled off 17 hits and seven runs against the Cardinals to earn at least a split in their season-opening series. Whenever the Pirates have an offensive...
MLB Trade Rumors: Which Closer Gets Traded First?
July 13, 2009 by
Fake Teams
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by David Zalubowski - AP
8 days ago:
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Chad Qualls works against the Colorado Rockies in the ninth inning of Arizona's 11-7 victory in a baseball game in Denver on Saturday...
Pirates Notebook: Capps' plunking of Pujols causes stir
August 09, 2009 by
Post-Gazette
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Matt Capps, the Pirates' closer, insisted he did not intend to hit St. Louis slugger Albert Pujols in the eighth inning yesterday, but he acknowledged the obvious: It sure looked bad.
Pirates Will Tender Contracts To Key Arbitration Eligible Players
September 26, 2009 by
MLB Trade Rumors
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According to Dejan Kovacevic of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette, the Pirates plan on tendering contracts to their three key arbitration eligible players: closer Matt Capps, shortstop Ronny Cedeno, and starter Zach Duke. Jeff Karstens may also qualify as a Super Two.
Capps earned...
Spring Training Gameday #15 at Phillies
March 13, 2009 by
Raise the Jolly Roger!
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The Pirates take on the Phillies again today. Audio is available through [Pirates.com] at 1:05. [Here is the MLB Gameday].
Pirates lineup: Morgan, McCutchen, Andy LaRoche, Doumit, Pearce, Jones, Diaz, Bixler, Cruz.
Scheduled to pitch today: Zach Duke, Daniel McCutchen, Matt Capps,
Pirates' Capps: Pujols' plunking an accident
August 11, 2009 by
Pittsburghlive.com
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Cards manager Tony La Russa may believe that Pirates closer Matt Capps intentionally hit Albert Pujols with a pitch, but Capps insists it isn't true.
BUCCOS AT THE BREAK
July 12, 2009 by
Mondesi's House
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We're 88 games into the Pirates' soon-to-be historic 2009 campaign, and the Battlin' Bucs sit at 38-50, nine games out of first place and dwelling in the moldy yet familiar cellar of the NL Central. Pittsburgh limps into the All-Star break with a lowly 2-9 mark in the month...
Pirates collapse late again, lose to St. Louis, 7-3
August 09, 2009 by
Post-Gazette
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Matt Capps allowed Skip Schumaker's two-run home run in the eighth inning that cost the Pirates another late lead and another painful loss, 7-3 to the St. Louis Cardinals, this afternoon before 24,369 at PNC Park.
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