Two Years Worth of Waivers
When the Pirates picked up Garrett Olson off waivers the other day he became the 14th waiver wire pickup for them in the last two years. The list of players is as follows and includes 13 pitchers and an outfielder: Virgil Vasquez 1/27/09 TJ Beam 2/5/2009 Steven Jackson 5/18/2009 Jon Meloan 8/12/2009 Anthony Claggett 9/24/2009 [...]
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March 21, 2011
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March 21, 2011
Discuss
Pirates and Blue Jays tie 2-2
In yet another edition of extra innings spring training baseball, the Pirates and Blue Jays used up all their scheduled pitchers, so the game ended in a 2-2 tie. Ties are not uncommon when these situations arise in spring
As you might have guessed from the score, the pitching was ...
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March 11, 2009
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March 11, 2009
What to look for in Spring Training
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 degrees as I write ...
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February 07, 2009
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February 07, 2009
Thursday?s Parrot Droppings
Pirates News: You know it?s a boring day when [losing TJ Beam to the Blue Jays off waivers] is the biggest news we can come up with. For what it?s worth, [I was baffled as to why we let Beam go], as he proved to be somewhat useful at the major league level. Not a [...]
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February 05, 2009
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February 05, 2009
T.J. Beam DFA’d? Why?
To open up a spot on the 40-man roster for the newly acquired Eric Hinske, [the Pirates designated pitcher T.J. Beam for
That means the Bucs have 10 days to release, trade, or waive Beam. They will likely waive him, and I would be shocked if nobody claims him off
Beam ...
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January 30, 2009
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January 30, 2009
Pre-Spring Training Pitching Staff Predictions
There’s nothing else to talk about, so based on what we know, here are my expectations for what the Pirates’ starting rotation and bullpen will look like April 6 in St.
Paul Maholm, of course. He was spectacular all season longand barring injury or something else unforseen, he will ...
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January 11, 2009
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January 11, 2009
BCS Power Rankings--Bucco Style
We all know the current polls week-to-week, but how does the Pirate clubhouse stand? Let's find out:---------1. Jeff Karstens--Texas Tech Red RaidersKarstens is probably one happy guy right now since his squad is #1 in the land. Why did they beat Texas? Not because of an unbelievable offense. ...
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November 11, 2008
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November 11, 2008
NL Dogfight a?" September 24th
The race got a little tighter last night after the Brewers and Mets found victory, while the Phillies were never able to get the offense going.
Recap of Monday's Action:
The Phillies offense finally took the night off, but some credit had to be given to Braves starter, Mike Hampton. Hampton allowed two runs on six hits, over six innings. Cole Hamels allowed three runs ...
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September 24, 2008
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September 24, 2008
Bucs Lose in Extras
As good as the Pirates have been in extra innings, they weren't quite good enough today. But they were darn close.-Two good young pitchers started, Maholm and Kershaw, and neither got a decision (meaning Paul will have just one more shot at a 10th win), although both pitched quite well. The score was 3-3 after nine innings that featured clutch hits by Andy LaRoche and Luis Cruz...
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September 18, 2008
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September 18, 2008
Home Runs, Grand Slams, Two-Out Lightning, 8-Run-Innings...
It all helps. Tonight's game was a crazy one.-(Deep Breath)-The Bucs scored in the first after a Nyjer hustle double. They tacked on another in the 3rd (both runs via Doumit RBI singles). The Dodgers scored 4 off Duke in the 4th, two of them thanks to a 2-out walk to the pitcher. Adam LaRoche hit a solo shot to make it 4-3. The score stayed 4-3 until the 5th, when with two outs...
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September 17, 2008
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September 17, 2008
Brooms!
Who saw this coming?The Cards come in to Pittsburgh, desperately needing wins......and get swept by a team coming off a miserable stretch??Yeah, it happened.-Jason Davis only lasted 3 innings but didn't pitch awful. TJ Beam relieved and got the win, thanks to 6 Pirate runs in the first two innings. Lots of singles today (the Bucs had 15 hits) but Nate McLouth did homer.-Apparently...
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September 14, 2008
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September 14, 2008
Who Saw This One Coming?
For once, looking back on this Pirates game, it's very easy to say I could have predicted plenty of things that happened. Particularly the success of various pitchers (and of course, the outcome).-Reds starter Josh Fogg loaded the bases with no outs in the first inning. The Pirates got three. In the second, Chris Gomez hit his first homer of the year (yeah, that's how bad...
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September 04, 2008
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September 04, 2008
Gameday #137 at Reds
Pirates (57-79) at Reds (61-76)7:10--Great American Ball Park, CincinnatiIan Snell (5-10, 5.77) vs. Aaron Harang (4-14, 5.27)[Preview]------------This is the definition of an utterly meaningless baseball game. Still, here we are. I'll be watching it...-Both of these pitchers were projected by many to be two of the NL Central's best this season. Both have been absolutely awful...
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September 02, 2008
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September 02, 2008
The Pirates Didn't Lose Today
To celebrate their mathematical elimination, the Bucs had today off (it was also Labor Day, or something). There are a few minor notes to point out, though:---It's September 1st, meaning the Pirates can add anyone on the 40-man roster to the ballclub for the rest of the year. No announcements have been made yet because Indianapolis had its last game today, but [Pirates.com]...
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September 01, 2008
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September 01, 2008
GameDay #129 at Brewers
Pirates (57-71) at Brewers (74-55)7:05--Miller Park, MilwaukeeTom Gorzelanny (6-7, 6.57) vs. Jeff Suppan (8-7, 4.62)[Preview]---------The last time Tom Gorzelanny pitched at Miller Park, he ruined the Pirates' 4th of July and was promptly sent down to AAA to work on efficiency. With Indianapolis, Tom went 3-1 with a 2.06 ERA, struck out 33, and walked only four. That, my friends...
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August 23, 2008
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August 23, 2008
Baseball is Not Important
The two biggest stories in Pirate-land today had nothing to do with our sport of choice, baseball. I'm not big on the touchy-feely stuff, but today the Pirates got emotional and put their lives in perspective, and we should do the same.---First, the good news. Doug Mientkiewicz, of course, left the team briefly as his wife, Jodi, underwent heart surgery. She's OK and had a pacemaker...
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August 20, 2008
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August 20, 2008
Pirates 2, Phillies 0
In a night that was filled with massive frustration and what seemed like an inevitable heartbreaking loss, the Pirates pulled out a 2-0 stunner in 12 innings at Citizens Bank Park on Friday night.--Paul Maholm was back to his usual self (of late)--the dominant one. 7 innings, 10 K's (which I believe has to be a career high for him). But, that wouldn't be enough as he left...
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August 18, 2008
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August 18, 2008
Wake Up Pittsburgh!
The fat sleepy bear has since begun to stir this past week in preparation for pitchers and catchers reporting in 19 days with the minor league signing trio of Jaret Wright, Casey Fossum, and Hector Carrasco...now that's inspiring. Wright missed all of '07, the Rays let Fossum walk, and Carrasco had an era in the 5's...I smell NL Central champs! Have no fear Swashbuckler...
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January 26, 2008
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January 26, 2008
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