http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/players/brian_jeroloman/41721 Recent articles about Brian Jeroloman en-us It’s weird seeing things from the other side. About six years ago the Pirates were exactly where the Houston Astros are right now. They were in complete rebuild mode, trying to build up a depleted farm system, and looking horrible in the majors. There’s no hope in the short-term, and it may take a few years before the Astros have any hope for the long-term. When the Astros moved to the AL West this year, it meant the Pirates lost an opponent that they went 12-5 against last year. The Pirates were the Milwaukee Brewers and the Astros were the Pittsburgh Pirates. The next chapter in that book came tonight when the Pirates won on a walk off error. Bases loaded, two outs, 3-2 pitch. Russell Martin pops it up, Houston pitcher Edgar Gonzalez immediately celebrates, and then two fielders collide in the outfield and Travis Snider scores. It’s almost exactly the type of thing that would have happened to the Pirates against the Brewers the last few years. The only problem is that this chapter isn’t really a cha Sat, 18 May 2013 02:30:46 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/first_pitch_i_miss_the_astros_but_not_the_reminder_they_bring/13643650 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/first_pitch_i_miss_the_astros_but_not_the_reminder_they_bring/13643650 First Pitch: I Miss the Astros, But Not the Reminder They Bring http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/first_pitch_i_miss_the_astros_but_not_the_reminder_they_bring/13643650 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Rob Biertempfel reports that Brian Jeroloman has been traded to the Washington Nationals. #Pirates have traded Triple-A C Brian Jeroloman to #Nationals — Rob Biertempfel (@BiertempfelTrib) May 17, 2013 The Pirates claimed Jeroloman in late 2011 from Toronto, then lost him a month later on waivers to Toronto. They added him in a minor trade before the season to add depth in Triple-A. It will probably only be a matter of time before he’s back again. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:46:11 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/pirates_trade_brian_jeroloman_to_the_nationals/13640842 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/pirates_trade_brian_jeroloman_to_the_nationals/13640842 Pirates Trade Brian Jeroloman to the Nationals http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/pirates_trade_brian_jeroloman_to_the_nationals/13640842 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired catcher Brian Jeroloman from the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations. Jeroloman will go to Indianapolis. The Pirates claimed him last off-season from Toronto, then lost him on waivers to Toronto later in the off-season. His player page, from his brief time in the system, can be seen here. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:13:56 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/pirates_acquire_brian_jeroloman/13269577 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/pirates_acquire_brian_jeroloman/13269577 Pirates Acquire Brian Jeroloman http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/pirates_acquire_brian_jeroloman/13269577 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Backup catcher Brian Jeroloman was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays late Wednesday night. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:32:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/toronto_designates_jeroloman_for_assignment/8606467 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/toronto_designates_jeroloman_for_assignment/8606467 Toronto designates Jeroloman for assignment http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/toronto_designates_jeroloman_for_assignment/8606467 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png So. Brian Jeroloman is back. AA never lets me complete a list in peace. For the record, I had him at #73 (this pushes Marcus Brisker out of the top 100 - yes, I have an irrational attachment to having Scott Campbell on the list).Now, let the festivities begin!50. Alan Farina (age 25 on opening dayof minor league season) RHP - Will miss most if not all of 2012 recovering from TJ. Still has pretty good future after recovery.49. Sam Dyson (24) RHP - has been recovering from injury, at least one recent report said he'd had a setback. Good stuff but plagued by injury.48. Santiago Nessy (19) C - could go a lot higher if he stays at Catcher and succeeds, much harder to impress if he has to move out to 1B. Big kid for a catcher.47. Manuel Cordova (17?) RHP - One of the summers well regarded bonus babies. 46. Jesus Gonzalez (17?) OF - another 2011 summer signing. All of these guys in the top 50 were well regarded by scouts and paid like high draft picks.45. Anthony DeSclafini (22) RHP - ... Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:21:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/top_50_prospects_part_1/8297881 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/top_50_prospects_part_1/8297881 Top 50 Prospects: Part 1 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/top_50_prospects_part_1/8297881 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed catcher Brian Jeroloman from the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to a team press release. Pittsburgh designated the 26-year-old on November 21st, only a few days after they claimed him off waivers from the San Francisco Giants. Image by mwlguide under the Creative Commons License. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:47:16 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/blue_jays_claim_brian_jeroloman/8291377 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/blue_jays_claim_brian_jeroloman/8291377 Blue Jays claim Brian Jeroloman http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/blue_jays_claim_brian_jeroloman/8291377 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It's a pretty good crowd for the Blue Jays.And the manager gives me a smile.'Cause he knows that it's me they've been coming to see To forget about the Leafs for awhile.;DAs pointed out by Bauxite PeteMoss in this thread, the Blue Jays have re-claimed catcher Brian Jeroloman on waivers.  That comes after he was claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates five days ago.Brian Jeroloman signs an autograph for a fan in New Hampshire in 2009. The re-claim of Jeroloman puts the Jays at 39 players for their 40-man roster.Also today Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:42:41 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/jeroloman_is_back_amp_kj_talks_to_mlb_radio/8291011 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/jeroloman_is_back_amp_kj_talks_to_mlb_radio/8291011 Jeroloman Is Back & KJ Talks To MLB Radio http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/jeroloman_is_back_amp_kj_talks_to_mlb_radio/8291011 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Pittsburgh Pirates designated Eric Fryer for assignment last week to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for their Rule 5 additions.  On the same day they claimed catcher Brian Jeroloman from the Toronto Blue Jays, who they designated for assignment to clear a spot for Clint Barmes.  Fryer cleared waivers today and was outrighted to AAA.  Jeroloman, on the other hand, was claimed by Toronto, returning to his old team. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:42:03 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/fryer_clears_waivers_jeroloman_claimed/8291041 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/fryer_clears_waivers_jeroloman_claimed/8291041 Fryer Clears Waivers, Jeroloman Claimed http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/fryer_clears_waivers_jeroloman_claimed/8291041 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Blue Jays re-acquired catcher Brian Jeroloman off waivers from the Pirates on Wednesday afternoon. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:25:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/blue_jays_re_acquire_jeroloman_from_bucs/8291482 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/blue_jays_re_acquire_jeroloman_from_bucs/8291482 Blue Jays re-acquire Jeroloman from Bucs http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/blue_jays_re_acquire_jeroloman_from_bucs/8291482 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Less than a week after losing Brian Jeroloman on waivers, the Blue Jays have re-claimed him.  The team announced that it has claimed the 26-year-old catcher from the Pirates.  Toronto's 40-man roster now has one open spot. The Pirates claimed Jeroloman off of waivers from Toronto on Friday but designated the catcher for assignment on Monday to make room for the newly-acquired Clint Barmes.  In 318 Triple-A plate appearances this year, Jeroloman hit .240/.335/.295. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:55:38 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/blue_jays_claim_brian_jeroloman/8290414 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/blue_jays_claim_brian_jeroloman/8290414 Blue Jays Claim Brian Jeroloman http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/blue_jays_claim_brian_jeroloman/8290414 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png According to a team announcement, the Pittsburgh Pirates have designated catcher Brian Jeroloman for assignment to make room for the recently signed Clint Barmes.  The Pirates claimed Jeroloman off waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Friday. Image by Navin75 under the Creative Commons License. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:24:23 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/pirates_designate_jeroloman_for_assignment/8244940 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/pirates_designate_jeroloman_for_assignment/8244940 Pirates designate Jeroloman for assignment http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/pirates_designate_jeroloman_for_assignment/8244940 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially announced the signing of Clint Barmes, and have designated catcher Brian Jeroloman for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.  You can read my recap of the Barmes deal here.  The Pirates claimed Jeroloman on Friday off of waivers from Toronto.  If he clears waivers they can outright him to AAA. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:29:48 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/barmes_official_jeroloman_designated_for_assignment/8241832 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/barmes_official_jeroloman_designated_for_assignment/8241832 Barmes Official, Jeroloman Designated For Assignment http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/barmes_official_jeroloman_designated_for_assignment/8241832 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Pirates waited until pretty late last night to announce all of the roster moves they made in advance of the Rule 5 Draft, but the news finally did get out. They started early in the day by claiming Brian Jeroloman and Jeremy Hefner off of waivers and outrighting Matt Pagnozzi to the minors. Jeroloman, from the Blue Jays system, doesn't appear to hit much, but he's got a crazy minor league walk rate (his minor league batting average is .245 and his minor league OBP is .378). I will just assume that the Pirates think highly of his defense because that's usually the reason guys like these get claimed. Still, he's 26, hasn't played in the big leagues yet, and put up a .631 OPS (.295 SLG) in the hitter-friendly PCL in 2011. I'm a little puzzled by this pickup, to be honest. Hefner's a bit tougher to judge; he put up some good strikeout rates in the low minors, including in the extremely hitter-friendly California League, but he's struggled a bit in Dou... Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:22:40 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/pirates_shake_up_roster_in_advance_of_rule_5_draft/8196799 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/pirates_shake_up_roster_in_advance_of_rule_5_draft/8196799 Pirates shake up roster in advance of Rule 5 Draft http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/pirates_shake_up_roster_in_advance_of_rule_5_draft/8196799 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Blue Jays made a series of roster moves Friday.  First, the club lost catcher Brian Jeroloman on waivers to Pittsburgh and also lost recent waiver claim, right-hander Cole Kimball, back to his original club - the Washington Nationals.  Second, the team picked up right-hander Drew Carpenter on waivers from San Diego. Third, the team added catcher Travis d'Arnaud, first baseman Mike McDade, righty Nestor Molina and lefty Evan Crawford to the 40-man roster.Blue Jays mascot Ace wears the team's new uniform and ball cap.  He may have also been bidding adieu to catcher Brian Jeroloman, claimed on waivers by Pittsburgh Friday. Brian Jeroloman in the New Hampshire Fisher Cats bullpen.  Note the number Jeroloman was wearing on his Jays batting helmet behind his catcher's mask - the now retired #12 of Roberto Alomar.Brian Jeroloman, wearing Duane Ward's #31, stands on the third base line during a ceremony to honour the victims of 9-11 at the Dome.  That was as close as he ... Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:02:55 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/an_ode_to_the_jeroloman/8195716 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/an_ode_to_the_jeroloman/8195716 An Ode To The Jeroloman http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/an_ode_to_the_jeroloman/8195716 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png