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Attendance Down 17%. Pedro Show To Rescue. Problem Solved.
June 21, 2009 by
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The Altoona Curve have a record of 24-45. Thankfully, the Nationals are worse. Or the Pirates AA farm team would be the worst team in baseball.
Don’t fear Virginia Altoona there is a Santa Claus and his name is Pedro Alvarez. And the second half of the season is one...
Pirates Fail in All Facets, Swept by Rockies
June 21, 2009 by
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The Bucs were swept by the hottest team in the league. Nothing clicked all weekend as each facet of the game failed. No hitting. Good hitting-poor bullpen and again NO KILLER INSTINCT. Good pitching-no defense and again NO KILLER INSTINCT.
With opportunities to take two of...
An Old Familar Face Leads Rockies to Victory
June 20, 2009 by
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The Pirates lost to Jim Tracy’s surging Colorado Rockies 7-3 last evening. Ross Ohlendorf gave up 6 runs in 5 innings for the loss. The loss has the Bucs 6.5 games back in the NL Central.
Tracy told the PG’s DK that the Pirates need talent in this interview.
Steve...
The Pirates Real Dream Team Is The Sales Team
June 19, 2009 by
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It’s the toughest job in America. And for some reason I can’t seem to find it on the website for NBC’s America’s Toughest Jobs. I see the Episode guide and I scan through Mountain Rescue, Logging, Monster Trucking, Bridge Crew, Bullfighting, Trucking, Oil Drilling...
Rumbunter Swabs the Web
June 19, 2009 by
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How the North was won. A nice story by Chris Lang on the Hillcats [News Advance]
Doumit moving from behind the plate? Read carefully [PG]
Former skip Jim Tracy on losing the team [Denver Post]
Brooks Pounders signed yesterday, here is Wilber Miller’s thoughts [wm]
Don...
Pirates OFFense Off Again
June 18, 2009 by
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The Pirates fell today to the Twins 5-1. The Pirates scored their lone run in the ninth inning, but for eight innings the offense, was well offensive. With the division glaringly up for grabs as all teams continue to struggle, the Pirates aren’t gaining ground.
Starting...
Turnaround Pirate Pitcher Zach Duke Goes for His Eighth Pirates Victory Today
June 18, 2009 by
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Zach Duke has had a remarkable turnaround season for the Pirates. He makes his 14th start of the season and is 7-4 with a 3.10ERA. In 93 IP he has given up 88 hits and 21 walks. He has had tremendous run support from the Pirate offense during his seven victories with 54 runs being [...]
Pirates Take it Deep in 8-2 Win Over Twins
June 18, 2009 by
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The Pirates were victorious over the Twins 8-2 last night behind homers from Andrew McCutchen, and the LaRoche Brothers. Ian Snell improved to 2-7 after a Jekyll and Hyde performance on the mound.
McCutchen is living up to the billing of a future star. He is now hitting .339 with...
The Fickle Fingers of Pirates Fans
June 16, 2009 by
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In Pittsburgh, the fickle fingers of fans fly furiously over the keyboard. Bench him, trade him, release him. Being the fan of a team with 16 straight losing seasons can be frustrating, but it does not mean we have to lose objectivity.
The 2009 baseball season is still in the first...
Pirates-Twins Matchup Boils Down to Mauer, Morneau
June 15, 2009 by
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KEEP THE M&M BOYS OFF THE BASEPATHS
Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau were the best hitters in all of baseball last month. The M&M boys combined to hit. 386 with 20 homers, 16 doubles, and 61 RBI in 30 games. They finished two games under .500. Yeh, they lost 16 games in spite...
Perrotto Reports Colorado A Possible Trade Partner for Snell
June 15, 2009 by
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John Perrotto has some scoop. And the scoop makes sense with new Rockies Manager/former Bucs skipper Jim Tracy being a fan of the righthander. Tracy has been successful since he has taken the reins in Colorado. Snell hasn’t been too successful since the All-Star break...
Burnett and Chavez Are Burning Mad at ESPN…Rumbunter Swabs the Web
June 15, 2009 by
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Buried in a Trib story by Rob Biertempfel….
• Relievers Sean Burnett and Jesse Chavez are fuming over how they’ve been portrayed by ESPN and other media for supposedly setting up a candle and “shrine” to Nate McLouth.
“It’s ridiculous. Blown way...
Penguins Show Off Lord Stanley’s Cup; Bucs Take Two of Three from Tigers
June 15, 2009 by
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The Bucs took two of three from the first-place Tigers. Was it pretty? No. Just effective. The pretty part was left to the 2009 Stanley Cup Champions when Captain Sidney Crosby carried Lord Stanley’s Cup onto the grass of PNC Park yesterday. He certainly got the...
The Sunday Dump
June 13, 2009 by
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Lindstrom’s feelings are hurt by Sid snubbing him. Hmmmm…heh, Nick…we had some things to do, I didn’t know that was a snub? Whatever. Just bow to your master. [Yardbarker]
The Super Bowl MVP is having a Father’s Day contest [Santonio Holmes site...
Golf for Maz
June 13, 2009 by
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The Bill Mazeroski Golf Tournament being held over the course of the next few days has quickly become a favorite of Rumbunter. The festivities will kick off on Monday night with a meet and greet at Mulligans at Nemacolin Woodlands.
Mulligan’s is breathtaking. It sits between...
NEXT! US Open’s Bethpage Black Torched By Roethlisberger’s Drives
June 12, 2009 by
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Ben Roethlisberger loves a challenge. From being the first quarterback to go 13-0 during his rookie season in the NFL to being the youngest quarterback to win a Super Bowl, to leading his Steeler team on the game winning 78 yard, eight play drive to win Super Bowl XLIII, Roethlisberger...
Having Conquered the NFL, Big Ben Sets His Sights on US Open’s Bethpage Black Today
June 12, 2009 by
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What hasn’t Big Ben done in the NFL?
He has done it all.
Today he switches sports and attempts to break 100 on the US Open course in New York. He will play the course from the same tees the pros will play the course.
You read it here. He will do it.
Pirates Split Atlanta
June 12, 2009 by
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Mondesis House had this great shot of Bill Guerin at the Rowdy BBQ on Rt. 51. GO PENS!
When asked about topics of the Pirates, I seem to be the one with the differing opinion. Neil Huntington and his team have looked very differently at the monumental task of building a winner...
Hillcats Dubee Continues A-Ball Domination
June 10, 2009 by
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A quick prospect update for everyone…
The Pirates traded Andy Phillips to the White Sox earlier this year for Michael Dubee. Big deal. Why are you bothering me with this…just keep reading. Dubee is having an amazing season. 46 strikeouts and two walks? Huh? ...
Pirates GM Knows You’re Not Happy as He Spends A Lot of Bob Nuttings Money
June 10, 2009 by
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Jeff Karstens and John Grabow were impressive last night in the Pirates victory over the Atlanta Braves. Charlie Morton made his debut, but it turned into a cameo. I think Charlie being on the big league club has improved the Pirates significantly.
Exhibit one: Ian Snell pitched...
Fantasy Sports PSA
June 10, 2009 by
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I know many of you love fantasy sports. I would like you to meet Norm Brooks.
*Enter
In Case You Didn’t Notice-Pirates Don’t Care What You Think; BC Baseball Coach Challenges ‘Draft Gurus’
June 09, 2009 by
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Five great things I learned today:
1. Nobody in a Red Wing jersey was smiling after this year’s game six. The Penguins travel to Detroit for all the marbles with a suddenly confident goaltender. The home team is perfect in this series, just like the Canadiens back in the...
Pirates Morton to Face Atlanta?
June 09, 2009 by
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Scott reports here that he thinks Charlie Morton could pitch tomorrow against his old team. Well won’t this just send Pirate fans into a volcano of hyper drama.
Great job on the article Scott. I trust Morton is well received by his teammates. Break out the pie for the...
Pirates Draft Day Edition of Rumbunter
June 09, 2009 by
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No killer instinct from the Bucs last night. It was another very winnable game that slipped away. As you will hear later, I spent some time in the car today. The Cards have a tough stretch. They aren’t playing well. Two opportunities to gain ground were lost in 48 hours...
Pride, Passion, Patience. Patience?
June 08, 2009 by
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After watching Ramon Vazquez yesterday, I became angry. What a tough game to lose. He set the shortstop position back a little bit didn’t he? We have to wait how long until Brian Friday is here?
Andrew McCutchen looks so comfortable at the plate.
And rather uncomfortable...
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