Pirates beat Astros on most Astros play ever
Final: Pirates 5, Astros 4 (box)
WP: Justin Wilson (4-0, 1.40 ERA)
LP: Edgar Gonzalez (0-1, 7.43 ERA)
Jeanmar Gomez had his worst start after being pretty solid in his first three. He pitched 4 2/3 innings and gave up four runs, three of which were earned. He struck out just one and gave up five hits and two walks.
One person I was sad to see the organization and am glad to see in...
Pirates Notebook: Robbie Grossman Finally Comes To Pittsburgh
Grossman has started 20 of 21 games for Houston since being called up.
Outfielder Robbie Grossman will make his PNC Park debut Friday night in the leadoff spot, five years after the Pirates drafted him in the sixth round.
He won’t take the field in black and gold, but rather in blue and orange.
Almost four years after he signed with the Pirates out of high school for $1 million...
Game 42 Preview: Pirates vs. Astros
Astros (11-30) at Pirates (24-17)
7:05 PM–PNC Park, Pittsburgh
MLB.com Gameday
TV: ROOT
The Astros are in town, and now that they are part of the American League this is the only time the Bucs will see them all year. Houston is just as awful as last season, and the Bucs need to take advantage of what is now a rare opportunity to beat up on one of the worst clubs in baseball (Miami...
Houston Astros Recall Outfielder Robbie Grossman
MLB News: The Houston Astros recalled outfielder Robbie Grossman on Wednesday from Triple-A Oklahoma City. He replaces Justin Maxwell who is on the disabled list with an injured hand.
Fantasy Ramifications: Grossman has no fantasy value in full-league formats. While he can have some in AL only leagues, it isn’t enough to warrant dropping someone with promise. Keep Grossman on...
First Pitch: The New Wandy Rodriguez Making Last Summer’s Trade Look Good
The Wandy Rodriguez trade is looking good right now. Photo credit: David Hague
When the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Wandy Rodriguez last year at the trade deadline, I wasn’t a fan of the move. For one, I really liked Robbie Grossman’s upside. I also didn’t think Rodriguez was the same pitcher he was a few years ago.
From 2008-2010, Rodriguez combined for a 3.36 ERA, along with...
Pirates Prospects 2012 Minor League Player of the Year
Gregory Polanco is the Pirates Prospects 2012 Minor League Player of the Year.
Last year there was a pretty close race between two players in the system for our 2011 Minor League Player of the Year. Starling Marte and Robbie Grossman both had similar results, and the edge went to Marte as he played at a higher level. This year there was another close race, only the two players played...
Pirates Lose the Scout Who Signed Josh Bell, Robbie Grossman
According to Rob Biertempfel, the Pittsburgh Pirates have lost top scout Mike Leuzinger, the man who signed Josh Bell in 2011. Leuzinger turned down a contract offer and left the organization. He noted that it stung when the Pirates refused the Yankees permission to interview him, and that the losing was wearing on him.
I’m currently working on the 2013 Prospect Guide, which includes...
The Pirates Have Spent Big in the Draft, But Has it Paid Off?
Last week, during the round table discussion at Bucs Dugout, a question was raised about how each team’s draft results compare to their total spending. I’ve previously looked at the 2008 draft, noting the success stories from each round, and comparing that to what the Pirates got. Looking at the $/WAR for each team sounded interesting. It’s not a perfect method, but it would...
AFL Weekly Recap: Vic Black Getting Some Attention, Adds a New Pitch
Last year the Pirates sent two of their top prospects to the Arizona Fall League. Gerrit Cole was the best prospect in the system, and Robbie Grossman was one of the top ten prospects in the system, and the third best hitting prospect at the time. The combination gave something to look forward to with every AFL game recap. It’s not that the 2012 group doesn’t have interesting...
First Pitch: Instructs This Week
I’ve been on the road a lot the last two days, so no updates over the weekend. I’m in Florida right now, and will be reporting from instructs this week, while getting the final content needed for the 2013 Prospect Guide. The Pirates play at home tomorrow, which usually means one Triple-A game and one Double-A game. You can follow my Twitter feed (@timwilliamsP2) for updates from...
Bradenton Marauders 2012 Season Recap: Hitters
The hitting in Bradenton this year was bad. The top prospect, Alex Dickerson, had some good results in the second half, but his overall year was inconsistent. A lot of the high upside guys with raw tools didn’t pan out, with some of them starting to flame out. No one really broke out, unlike last year with guys like Robbie Grossman or Ramon Cabrera. Looking through the list of...
First Pitch: Did the Pirates Make a Mistake With the Wandy Rodriguez Trade?
After the Wandy Rodriguez trade was made, I wrote about how I wasn’t a fan of the deal. It wasn’t that I thought Rodriguez was a bad player. I think he can be a good pitcher for the Pirates down the stretch, and for the next few years. I didn’t like the deal for two reasons.
First, I didn’t like that the Pirates gave up Robbie Grossman to get Rodriguez. I can live with dealing...
Pirates Push For Postseason, Acquire Wandy
Prior to the trade deadline, many expected the Pittsburgh Pirates to leverage their talented farm system to acquire an impact bat. After all, their offense has a combined .302 wOBA, and they penciled in a batting order on Tuesday evening that featured five players (not including the pitcher) with an on-base percentage below .300.
That big bat may still be in the cards this week,...
Pirates pick up Left Hander Wandy Rodriguez from the Astros
The Pirates made a move yesterday to add depth to their pitching rotation. In a four player deal the Pirates traded for Houston Left Hander Wandy Rodriguez. Rodriguez is 7-9 this season with a 3.79 ERA.
The Pirates gave up three of their top 16 prospects in the deal. Pitchers Rudy Owens and Cotton Cain are headed to Houston a long with the Pirates Outfielder Robbie Grossman...
Houston Adds More Prospect Depth in Wandy Deal
The Houston Astros continue to shed veteran players and General Manager Jeff Luhnow made one of his better trades in terms of prospect value, although none of the three players are A-level young stars. The additions of pitchers Rudy Owens and Colton Cain, as well as outfielder Robbie Grossman adds more depth to the rebuilding Astros and is more than a fair return for left-handed...
The Pirates trade for Wandy Rodriguez:
There are a lot of things to be discussed right now, but before we start discussing them we need to get the obvious thing out of the way: the Pirates traded for Wandy Rodriguez last night and they sent Rudy Owens, Robbie Grossman, and Colton Cain to the Astros in return. There are some particulars that need hashed out: the Astros owe Rodriguez $13 million in 2013, when he'll...
Pirates Trade For Wandy Rodriguez
As you’ve probably heard the Pittsburgh Pirates have traded for LHP Wandy Rodriguez from the Houston Astros. The Pirates sent the Astros LHP Rudy Owens, LHP Colton Cain, and OF Robbie Grossman. They will also receive $12 million dollars in cash, depending on if Wandy exercises his 2014 player option. Personally, I like the trade. [...]
Transaction Analysis: Not All Who Wandy Are Lost by R.J. Anderson and Kevin Goldstein
Acquired LHP Wandy Rodriguez and cash from the Astros for OF-S Robbie Grossman, LHP Rudy Owens, and LHP Colton Cain. [7/24]
All month long, rumors had the Pirates seeking another starter. To list some of the pitchers named at various points: Jon Lester, James Shields, Paul Maholm, and Francisco Liriano. Rodriguez’s name seldom appeared, but in the end, he appears to...
The Pirates trade for Wandy Rodriguez:
There are a lot of things to be discussed right now, but before we start discussing them we need to get the obvious thing out of the way: the Pirates traded for Wandy Rodriguez last night and they sent Rudy Owens, Robbie Grossman, and Colton Cain to the Astros in return. There are some particulars that need hashed out: the Astros owe Rodriguez $13 million in 2013, when he'll...
The Departed – Grossman, Owens, Cain
In yet another paradigm shift in this bizarro-world Pirate universe we now live in, the Pirates acquired Wandy Rodriguez on Tuesday night from the Astros for three Pirate prospects — Rudy Owens, Robbie Grossman, and Colton Cain. In our recent mid-season update, we had those three ranked 7th, 9th, and 20th, respectively.
For Tim’s “First Pitch” piece tonight, he will be...
Pirates acquire LHP Rodriguez from the Astros
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired left-hander Wandy Rodriguez from the Houston Astros for three minor league players.
The Pirates also get cash in the trade that was announced Tuesday night after losing to the Chicago Cubs 5-1. Pittsburgh is sending left-handers Rudy Owen and Colton Cain and outfielder Robbie Grossman to Houston.
Hoping to make the playoffs for first time since...
Pirates acquire pitcher Rodriguez
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired left-hander Wandy Rodriguez from the Houston Astros for a prospect package that includes outfielder Robbie Grossman and left-handers Rudy Owens and Colton Cain.
The Pirates received cash from the Astros in the trade to defray Rodriguez's remaining salary. Rodriguez is earning $10 million this year, followed by $13 million next year and a...
Pirates Acquire Wandy Rodriguez from Astros
The @Pirates have acquired LHP Wandy Rodriguez & cash from the #Astros for Rudy Owens, Colton Cain & Robbie Grossman.
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) July 25, 2012
The Pirates have made their first splash as MLB’s Trade Deadline nears by acquiring Astros LHP Wandy Rodriguez for minor leaguers Robbie Grossman, Rudy Owens, and Colton Cain.
Rodriguez, 32, is 7-9 with...
ARMED AND READY
Pirates trade for Wandy Rodriguez
The Pirates are serious about contending this season. They added another pitcher in hopes of boosting their playoff chances.
Prospect Trends — Week Ending 7/22
The Pirates continue to get more good hitting and less good pitching than expected in their farm system.
TRENDING UP
Brock Holt, SS (AA): Holt continues to hit, and continues to be marooned in Altoona. In the past week he went 9-23 (.391), leaving him at 319/384/440 on the season.
Robbie Grossman, OF (AA): Grossman’s turnaround continues. In the last week he went 12-28...
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