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News and Notes--Dec. 15
December 16, 2008 by
Raise the Jolly Roger!
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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...
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...
Today's lineup
March 15, 2008 by
rangersblog.dallasnews.com
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2B Ian Kinsler
3B Ryan Roberts
DH Michael Young
LF Jason Botts
1B Edgardo Alfonzo
CF Marlon Byrd
RF Nelson Cruz
C Gerald Laird
SS Ramon Vazquez
Jason Jennings, Robinson Tejeda, Sidney Ponson, Wes Littleton and Franklyn German are among those scheduled to pitch.
Game 94: Pirates 8 Brewers 7
July 22, 2009 by
Where Is Andy Van Slyke
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A full post with a run-down of all of the Adam LaRoche-related news is coming later tonight, but first let's talk about the awesome Pirate win this afternoon.
In one game, the Pirates hit FIVE home runs, including a walk-off by Brandon Moss, blew a three-run lead, and came back...
How did the Pirates do at the Winter Meetings?
December 14, 2008 by
Where Is Andy Van Slyke
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So the meetings are over and everyone's gone home from Vegas, which means that as fans we're left to pick up the pieces and figure out what happened. How did the Pirates do? Trades- Not a lot happened here. Jack Wilson is still a Pirate, no one seemed interested in Freddy Sanchez...
Wrapping up the Year in Review
January 03, 2009 by
Raise the Jolly Roger!
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I enjoyed doing the month-by-month wrapup, but it?s getting a little boring now, and we?re into 2009 already. I?ll still finish it, but in an abbreviated version
June was defined by us attempting to climb back to .500 against the American League. In the first interleague game, we ...
Game 35: Rockies 3 Pirates 1
May 16, 2009 by
Where Is Andy Van Slyke
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The Pirates need a new closer. Matt Capps has been absolutely terrible this year, and until he proves that he's fixed himself, there's no use in having him close out games because nights like last night are going to happen again and again. For a couple years now, I've often...
What to look for in Spring Training
February 07, 2009 by
Raise the Jolly Roger!
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Anyone else ever get all excited when the players finally report and then have a huge letdown once you realize that Spring Training can get boring very quickly? It’s even more depressing when we’re still stuck in freezing Pittsburgh (although we are up to a remarkable 53...
Pearce up, Dumatrait down, Gomez out
January 09, 2009 by
Raise the Jolly Roger!
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After failing to acquire Rocco Baldelli, it seems like [the Pirates may turn to Steve Pearce for outfield depth]. I?ve never been a huge fan of Pearce, but he does deserve a chance and should certainly make the club as the fourth outfielder should we not acquire any FA outfielders. In fact, he ...
WHYGAVS/Bucs Dugout Crossover: The 2009 bench
March 06, 2009 by
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From time to time, Charlie, the author of Bucs Dugout, and I discuss the Pirates. With the season coming up, it seemed like the best time to resume the dialogue. Today, we talk about the bench decisions the Pirates face coming into 2009.WHYGAVS: If we assume there are four bench spots for ...
Pre-Spring Training Position Player Predictions
January 12, 2009 by
Raise the Jolly Roger!
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Yesterday [I offered my speculation] on what the pitching staff will look like once Opening Day rolls around [83 days from now]. Since there still isn?t much else to talk about, today I?ll investigate the rest of the team?s
Nate McLouth is a no-brainer. Brandon Moss will be a ...
Mets vs. Pirates, 4 June 2009
June 04, 2009 by
Bucs Dugout
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Photo: Trev Stair
Mike Pelfrey and Ross Ohlendorf pitch in Andrew McCutchen's big-league debut at 12:35.
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Pirates roll past Mets 11-6 in first game of post-McLouth era
June 04, 2009 by
Pittsburghlive.com
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Andrew McCutchen went 2 for 4 with three runs scored, Jason Jaramillo drove in a career-high four runs and Ramon Vazquez went 4 for 4 as the Nate McLouth-less Pirates beat the Mets, 11-6, at PNC Park this afternoon.
Morton, Pirates muzzle first-place Florida, 7-4
July 03, 2009 by
Post-Gazette
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This flattening of first-place Florida included rare home runs from Brandon Moss and Ramon Vazquez, and answered some questions about Charlie Morton.
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