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Monday News and Notes
January 05, 2009 by
Raise the Jolly Roger!
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This begins our regular morning post that will hopefully bear a more creative name soon. See the [previous post] for
Catching up on some stuff from Sunday: [Pirates president Frank Coonely would support a salary cap in baseball]. Big shocker there. He?s not complaining about it, ...
Leaving Vegas with a...bang?
December 16, 2008 by
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Two major pieces of news today: --------- The Pirates are "very, very close" to signing...................Ramon Vazquez. He's a veteran utility infielder who batted .290 last year with 6 HR's and 40 RBI last season with Texas. Basically, he's Chris Gomez, version...
Theory: The Wedge Clubs
June 22, 2009 by
The Tribe Daily
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No Photoshop Off-Day Today, No NO NO! Today we have something special.I've had these images created for a long time. Now seemed like the appropriate time to unleash them. I've had to shift the pictures at points, but I think it looks like both of them are on-spot.First on deck...
Spring Training Day 1: Season Underway, Moss 100%, Coaches>Free Agents?
February 14, 2009 by
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[This] is certainly a sentence I was glad to
Class AAA Indianapolis pitching coach Ray Searage grabbed a fungo bat, hit a one-hopper to the pitcher’s mound to Pirates right-hander Ian Snell and bellowed “The 2009 season is
Indeed it is, as the Pirates conducted their first ...
Cleveland Bests Slumping Texas Bullpen, 13-9; Rangers May Player Of The Month Awards
The Texas Rangers waste yet another dramatic rally with their second horrific bullpen implosion in as many games; running through the Rangers' Major and Minor League Players of the Month for May.
Game 18: Pirates 8 Padres 3
April 26, 2009 by
Where Is Andy Van Slyke
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Tell me which of the following things seems the most improbable to you.
The Pirates are 11-7 after playing on April 26th.
Andy LaRoche has a ten-game hitting streak.
Adam LaRoche has five home runs in April for a .288/.373/.621 line in the worst month for him.
Zach Duke has three...
An off-season shopping list for the Pirates
October 06, 2009 by
Where Is Andy Van Slyke
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On the first day of the 2009-2010 offseason, a few things are immediately clear. One is that despite the fact that the Pirates' roster has a long way to come before it's ready to contend, there won't be a lot of personnel changes in 2010. Looking at the current roster,...
Hamilton's Tampa Bay Slam Powers Rangers To 12-6 Win
Sports Illustrated's latest cover superstar not so gently reminds the Tampa Bay Rays why they selected him first overall in the 1999 MLB Draft - and further proves why the Texas Rangers shouldn't shy away from the prospect of a long-term contract extension.
Pirates vs. Cubs, 1 October 2009
October 01, 2009 by
Bucs Dugout
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Lineup
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Chicago Cubs
10/01/09 8:05 PM EDT
Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs
Andrew McCutchen - CF
Ryan Theriot - SS
Andy LaRoche - 3B
So Taguchi - LF
Garrett Jones - 1B
Derrek Lee - 1B
Ryan Doumit - C
Aramis Ramirez...
Bucs Bomb Houston
February 28, 2009 by
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Behind four home runs and a strong outing from Paul Maholm, the Pirates improved to 3-1 in Spring Training today at Kissimmee
Pirates vs. Astros, 6 July 2009
July 06, 2009 by
Bucs Dugout
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Lineup
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Houston Astros
07/06/09 8:05 PM EDT
Pittsburgh Pirates Houston Astros
Andrew McCutchen - CF
Michael Bourn - CF
Jack Wilson - SS
Miguel Tejada - SS
Delwyn Young - LF
Lance Berkman - 1B
Garrett Jones - RF...
The home opener!
April 13, 2009 by
Where Is Andy Van Slyke
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The Pirates are on a pretty ridiculous run of openers, from last year's fly ball debacle in Atlanta to Jose Bautista's impromptu bunt in the home opener last year, to this year's dramatic comeback to start the season in St. Louis. It's hard to believe that a game between...
Game 47: Cubs 5 Pirates 2
May 27, 2009 by
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Maybe the best testament to Zach Duke's bounceback this year is a game like today's. Despite all of the evidence that shows that Duke is throwing the ball better this year, that his stats aren't really a mirage, that he really is growing into a good starting pitcher, as...
YANKEES GET SABATHIA & BURNETT, PIRATES GET...RAMON VAZQUEZ
December 14, 2008 by
Mondesi's House
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If you needed another example of why Pittsburghers are frustrated with Major League Baseball, take a look at this year's free agent moves and you'll see why. The New York Yankees just got done dropping $243.5 million on C.C. Sabathia and A.J. Burnett, adding the two initialed...
What Made Headline?
November 18, 2008 by
The Evil Empire
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All-Star right-hander Ryan Dempster agreed to a four-year, $52 million deal on Tuesday to remain with the Cubs, including a $14 million player option for the 2012 season. He gets a $4 million signing bonus. Padres not ruling out Braves for Peavy Sweepstakes. Oakland Bench Coach, Wakamatsu , New ...
Recap: Florida vs. Pittsburgh
July 03, 2009 by
Miami Herald
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Brandon Moss and Ramon Vazquez hit early home runs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates shut down Hanley Ramirez, on the way to a 7-4 win over the Florida Marlins in the opener of a three-game series.
Reds Avoid Sweep With 4-1 Victory Over Pirates
August 23, 2009 by
Bucs Dugout
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by Keith Srakocic - AP
Brandon Moss after striking out in Sunday's game.
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The Bucs' five-game winning streak ended today as the Pirates went back to doing...
Spring Training Gameday #5 vs. Tigers
March 01, 2009 by
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First pitch is scheduled for 1:05. The game is on the radio in Pittsburgh (104.7) and Detroit (1270). Here is the [MLB Gameday] if you are unable to
The Pirates will start Jimmy Barthmaier, and he will be followed by Chris Bootcheck, Sean Burnett, Evan Meek, and Tyler
Justin ...
Rangers Ride Youngsters To Fourth Consecutive Victory
Several influential ex-RedHawks propel the Texas Rangers to a fourth consecutive victory, while the transcendent Josh Hamilton gets a little unexpected something out of his American League Player of the Month award.
News and Notes–Dec. 15
December 17, 2008 by
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This was posted yesterday on the old site. It
Brewers Rock Rangers, 12-6; Millwood On The Comeback Trail?
The hidden power of unearned runs, Kevin Millwood's successful simulated game on Wednesday, and more news and notes from Texas Rangers spring training camp in Surprise, Arizona.
Amid Umpiring Controversy, Mathis, Rangers Rebound With 2-1 Extra-Inning Victory
Doug Mathis and the Texas Rangers work around home plate umpire Bill Hohn's sudden fit of incompetence in moving a step closer to first place; first baseman Hank Blalock's mysterious Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; saying goodbye to former Rangers farmhand Geremi Gonzalez.
Wilson's House Of Pain: Rangers Drop 12-Inning Heartbreaker In Minnesota
C.J. Wilson's latest ninth-inning meltdown costs the Texas Rangers a critical victory on Monday evening - and simultaneously sparks whispers of a potential closer controversy unfolding in Arlington.
Of All The Horrible Moves The NHL Has Made, This Is...Maybe Not Even Top 10
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. •The Coyotes are staying in Phoenix. The NHL...
News and Notes--Dec. 15
December 16, 2008 by
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As I [suspected yesterday], the Pirates are indeed interested in Daniel Cabrera. They aren't alone, though: the [Baltimore Sun] reports that 11 teams are interested in him. The Bucs are definitely among that group though, since both [beat] [writers] confirmed the club's interest...
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