Chulk placed on Indianapolis DL
According to Dejan Kovacevic, Vinnie Chulk has been placed on the Indianapolis Indians' disabled list due to a recurring tight right biceps. Chulk has been getting hammered, allowing 16 earned runs in just four innings this year. Chulk was one of the last relievers cut from Spring Training, and was close to making the list. He probably lost his spot when the Pirates took a...
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April 20, 2010
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April 20, 2010
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Athletics sign RHP Vinnie Chulk
According to Matt Eddy of Baseball America the Oakland Athletics have signed right handed pitcher Vinnie Chulk. The 33-year old spent half of last season playing with the Hiroshima club in Japan.
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December 15, 2010
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December 15, 2010
Non Roster Invitee: Vinnie Chulk - Indians
I?m not sure what it is but there is something about Vinnie Chulk. He?s never been the type of pitcher to blow batters away and despite being designated for assignment by the San Fransisco Giants after a 4.83 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP in 31 2/3 innings he still comes across as the type of [...]
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March 04, 2009
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March 04, 2009
Pirates sign Vinnie Chulk
The Pirates have signed Vinnie Chulk to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training, according to Rob Biertempfel via Twitter. That makes five NRI's the Pirates have going in to Spring Training.
Chulk is a pretty good risk in my opinion. He had a down year last year with Cleveland, posting a 3.75 ERA in 12 innings, but that was mostly luck as he had a 3...
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December 07, 2009
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December 07, 2009
Non Roster Invitee: Vinnie Chulk – Pirates
Last season Vinnie Chulk was looking to crack the Cleveland Indians as a non roster invitee. A year later he finds himself in camp with the Pittsburgh Pirates doing much the same.
Chulk lasted just 12 innings with the Indians last year enough time to accumulate a 3.75 ERA and a 4K/10BB ratio. In seven big league seasons spanned across Toronto, San Fransisco and Cleveland he has a...
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March 18, 2010
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March 18, 2010
Penn, Chulk heading to Japan
Triple-A pitchers Hayden Penn and Vinnie Chulk are close to signing deals with separate Japanese teams.
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July 19, 2010
Indians Sign Chulk to Minor League Deal
On Tuesday the Indians signed pitcher Vinnie Chulk to a minor league contract. The right hander was originally a 12th round draft pick by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2000.
The reliever made his major league debut on September 8, 2003 as an end of the season call up to the Jays. He has spent parts of the past six seasons in the majors with the Jays and the Giants, compiling a record...
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February 07, 2009
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February 07, 2009
Bucs cut 7 more
The Pirates cut seven more players today as Brian Bass, Vinnie Chulk, Jeff Karstens, Steven Jackson, Anthony Claggett, Jeremy Powell, and Luke Carlin were all reassigned to minor league camp.Vinnie Chulk is a bit of a surprise as he had a pretty decent shot at the last bullpen spot.Also, the fact that Carlin got cut means that he will not be in the mix for the backup catcher position...
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March 30, 2010
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March 30, 2010
Pirates Braves Spring Training Preview
Charlie Morton, Brian Burres, Brad Lincoln, Vinnie Chulk, Jeff Karstens, Justin Thomas, and Anthony Claggett are scheduled to pitch for the Pirates.
Jason Heyward has an OPS of 1.833. The phenom has a double, three walks and an OBP of .833. Ahh, spring training stats. Chipper Jones had this to say about the 20-year old rookie [...]
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March 04, 2010
I don't know if I'm just
bloated from going out to eat and ordering the pie, but I don't feel like talking about this game.In fact I'm not going to.Okay.... I am.I was watching the last few innings from way back in the restaurant on a little TV, so I couldn't see.. But I saw the damn home run.Really... I've about had it with this bullpen. There is no more excuses for them, the starting pitching isn't sucking...
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May 02, 2009
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 6/21/10
The GCL Pirates started their season today.
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS (AAA)
Indianapolis lost 2-0 to Durham. Daniel McCutchen pitched seven innings, allowing two runs on six hits, with a walk and four strikeouts. Vinnie Chulk pitched a shutout inning, allowing one hit. Wilfredo Ledezma pitched a shutout inning, allowing a walk and a hit and striking out three.
The Indianapolis offense...
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June 22, 2010
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June 22, 2010
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 6/7/10
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS (AAA)
Indianapolis beat Columbus 5-3. Brian Burres pitched 5.1 innings, allowing three runs on five hits, with a walk and four strikeouts. Vinnie Chulk added a scoreless inning, but lucked out by alloing two hits and two walks. He lucked out because Justin Thomas came on with one out in the seventh, and the bases loaded, and got a double play. Thomas pitched...
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June 08, 2010
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June 08, 2010
My God The Pants Are Coming Down!
Wendell StampsIt feels like a giant pair of pants are coming down.ONE AND SEVEN.. I mean, really?The game isn't officially over, but it really is over at this point. And this guy that is shouting in the stands is going to find my foot up his ass if he doesn't shut up. I don't even understand what he's saying, but it's still annoying.Carl Pavano was actually not...
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April 14, 2009
Pirates cut seven, roster almost set
The Pittsburgh Pirates cut seven players today, according to Rob Biertempfel. Those players were Brian Bass, Vinnie Chulk, Jeff Karstens, Steven Jackson, Jeremy Powell, Anthony Claggett, and Luke Carlin. The Spring Training tracker is updated with the cuts. These cuts pretty much mean that the Pirates' 25-man roster is almost set.
There are only seven healthy bullpen options...
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March 30, 2010
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March 30, 2010
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 6/4/10
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS (AAA)
Indianapolis beat Columbus 5-0. Michael Crotta pitched 5.1 shutout innings, allowing three hits, three walks, and striking out two. Vinnie Chulk pitched 0.2 perfect innings with two strikeouts. Justin Thomas added two perfect innings, striking out two. Brian Bass pitched a shutout inning, allowing one hit, one walk, and striking out one.
Kevin Melillo...
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June 04, 2010
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June 04, 2010
Spring Training Gameday #4 vs. Twins
Twins (1-2) at Pirates (1-2)
1:05–McKechnie Field, Bradenton
Here is the MLB.com Gameday
Radio: 104.7 in Pittsburgh
The Twins come to town for a split-squad matchup against the Bucs this afternoon.
Ross the Boss Ohlendorf will make the start for the Bucs. It’s his first spring start, but Ross was brilliant in his one inning against the Yankees in the spring opener on...
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March 07, 2010
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March 07, 2010
Pirates Eye Exam Chart Found. ‘Even a Blind Man’ Can Understand It Nate
Nate McLouth said the eye exam was easy. Yep. You are correct Nate.
Pirate pitchers fell apart today issuing ten walks. Charlie Morton contributed three, Brian Burress four, Vinnie Chulk two and Anthony Claggett issued one. On a positive note, Brad Lincoln and Jeff Karstens each pitched a scoreless inning. Lincoln did so despite giving [...]
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March 04, 2010
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 7/7/10
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS (AAA)
Indianapolis lost 6-1 to Louisville. Hayden Penn had a bad outing, allowing six runs on 12 hits in five innings, with three walks and three strikeouts. Vinnie Chulk pitched a shutout inning, allowing a walk, a hit, and striking out two. Brian Bass pitched a shutout inning, allowing one hit. Wilfredo Ledezma pitched a perfect inning in relief.
Brandon...
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July 07, 2010
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July 07, 2010
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 6/25/10
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS (AAA)
Indianapolis beat Toledo 9-8. Michael Crotta pitched five innings, allowing six runs on seven hits, with two walks and five strikeouts. Corey Hamman pitched two shutout innings, allowing a walk and a hit, and striking out one. Vinnie Chulk added a perfect inning, with two strikeouts. Jean Machi closed things out, but not before adding two runs in an...
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June 26, 2010
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June 26, 2010
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 5/13/10
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS (AAA)
Indianapolis beat Rochester 8-3. Donald Veal got the start, only lasting 4.2 innings, and allowing three runs on six hits. Veal struck out six and walked one, although he did hit three batters. Justin Thomas got the win, pitching 2.1 perfect innings, with one strikeout. Steven Jackson also pitched a perfect inning in relief, and Vinnie Chulk followed...
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May 14, 2010
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May 14, 2010
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 5/24/10
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS (AAA)
Indianapolis lost to Gwinnett 6-5. Michael Crotta struggled in his second start in a row, allowing five runs on nine hits in five innings of work, with two walks and four strikeouts. Justin Thomas pitched an inning, allowing one run on two hits. Vinnie Chulk pitched two shutout innings, allowing a hit, a walk, and striking out two. Anthony Claggett...
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May 25, 2010
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May 25, 2010
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 5/11/10
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS (AAA)
Indianapolis lost 7-5 in 10 innings against Rochester. Hayden Penn got the start, and had a decent outing. Penn pitched six innings, allowing three runs on eight hits, with no walks and six strikeouts. Steven Jackson allowed one run in two innings of relief work. Vinnie Chulk pitched a perfect inning in relief to send the game to extra innings. Jean...
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May 11, 2010
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May 11, 2010
Split Squad Spring Gameday at Rays and at Phillies
Pirates (6-15) at Phillies (12-9); at Rays (16-7)
1:05 PM EST–Bright House Networks Field, Clearwater/Charlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte
MLB.com Gameday (Phillies game) / MLB.com Gameday (Rays game)
Radio: 104.7 (Phillies game)
There’s plenty of Pirates baseball to be played this afternoon, as the club hits the road to take on the Phillies and Rays.
D.J. Carrasco,...
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March 28, 2010
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March 28, 2010
Minor Issues: Kipnis Signs, Smith Replaces Pestano on EL AS Team
WHAT'S THE NEWSSince we last talked earlier this week, more retreads have been purged. Sort of.Both Jack Cassel and Kirk Saarloos were placed on the disabled list earlier this week.Vinnie Chulk is on the DL as well. Room needed to be made for Rafael Perez, Jeremy Sowers, and Hector Rondon and with Wyatt Toregas going through an injury issue, the Clippers needed to temporarily...
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July 11, 2009
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 5/3/10
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS (AAA)
Indianapolis won 4-1 against Lehigh Valley. Jeremy Powell pitched seven shutout innings, allowing five hits, three walks, and striking out four to get the win. Vinnie Chulk pitched a perfect inning in relief. Jean Machi closed out the game with an inning of work, allowing one unearned run on one hit, with one walk.
The big story was that Neil Walker...
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May 03, 2010
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May 03, 2010
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