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Rumbunter Dumps
June 06, 2009 by
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Nyjer Morgan is in a 10-for-55 slump with a .182 average and a .262 OBP
Matt Capps pounded the zone as he closed out the Bucs 6-4 win against the Astros. Capps recorded his 13th save on the season. He threw eleven pitches, only one was his slider. His fastball averaged 94.6 mph...
Pirates on the Rise
June 06, 2009 by
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The Pirates are on the rise in the Baseball Prospectus hit list [BP]
Ugly ERA for Indy(4.39) WHIP (1.4) [Indy Team Pitching]Â
Altoona. Well you decide for yourself , but I will warn you. It’s bad.
One last post about 0-for-4 Nate McLouth from Fan Graphs. [McLouth...
Penguins Crosby Shows Cabbie His Knob
June 05, 2009 by
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Hanging in the locker room with Penguins Captain Sid the Kid, ScoreTV personality Cabbie asks that very personal question about the size of Crosby’s knob.Â
This was a PartII in an interview from Score, a very hockey oriented Canadien based mega corporation.  Cabbie is very...
Dear Mr. Carlos Beltran,
June 05, 2009 by
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We greatly appreciate your comments directed toward the Pittsburgh Pirates. As lifelong Pirate fans, we entirely understand your comments. Our club has been rather bad over the years. We are used to being pretty frustrated ourselves with the production of the team. But this...
My Dream Came True: McLouth Gone
June 03, 2009 by
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Repost from Feb 14, 2009:
I had a weird dream last night.Â
Then I read Pirates.com
The Reports today on Pirates.com told us that Nate McLouth feels the Pirates will offer him a reasonable deal.  Arbitration is scheduled for Tuesday in Arizona.  Wow, this wasn’t what I...
Are the Pirates Hot or Is It Swine Flu?
June 02, 2009 by
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Rumbunter was thrilled with the Pirates last two victories. The Mets are a team that we have disdained since elementary.
The silly song might have done it…
Meet the Mets, Meet the Mets, step right up and greet the Mets. Bring the kiddies and the wife. Guaranteed to have...
Pirates 2010 Highlight Video Win over Mets and Santana 3-1
June 02, 2009 by
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If you were watching the Pens game, we understand. Don’t worry. You will definently see this again. It will be the Pirates 2010 Highlight Video Win. You know the one that you will see in all of the commercials next year. The Pirates earned this one tonight.  I have...
Bowling Shirt Sunday Now Mandatory After Pirates Comeback 8-5 Victory Over Mets
June 01, 2009 by
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Rumbunter has it figured out. We know 1BAdam LaRoche has started the Under Armour camo batting practice shirt trend. However, to shake things up for the Pirates, Jack and Julie Wilson hosted the 5th Annual ‘Bowling with the Bucs’ last night at Noble Manor Lanes in Crafton...
Welcome Aboard Steven Jackson!
June 01, 2009 by
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The RHP Steven Jackson who was grabbed from the Yankees a few weeks back will now be in black and gold. Jackson, 27, had a 3.10 ERA in 11 appearances in the minors, with 15 strikeouts and four walks over 20 1/3 innings. His ERA was raised by a recent poor outing, but don’t be [...]
Gorzo a Starter Without a Spot
May 31, 2009 by
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Well, Tom Gorzelanny is still with the Pirates. It’s been a while hasn’t it? NH said when he called Gorzo up that ‘Tom was our only option.  We have to wonder if he isn’t being used to motivate the starting staff. Especially Ian Snell and Jeff Karstens...
Veal Pulls Groin; Placed on DL
May 31, 2009 by
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Donnie Veal who pitched for the first time in three weeks has been placed on the disabled list.
Neil Huntington mentioned possible call-ups but wouldn’t give a name, he noted Bootcheck, Bautista, or Jackson.
Veal can spend up to 30 days rehabbing his injury in the minors. This...
Rumbunter Swabs the Web
May 31, 2009 by
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Thanks to BrooksBaseball, just look how well Karstens mixed speeds last night in the graph below
A Journalism student at Duquesne University, David Golebiewski is a contributing writer for Rotographs, ESPN Inside Edge, Rotoworld and Driveline Mechanics. Duke has a regal start is...
A Pirates Win ‘That Fits Just Right’
May 30, 2009 by
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So how about those trades last year? Jeff Karstens and Andy LaRoche stole the show last night. LaRoche is in the top ten in Line Drive Percentage. In other words, he is raking the ball with the best of them. Even with that tweaky back.Â
Karstens seems happy to have Tom Gorzelanny...
Moehler Turns Back the Clock, Baffles Bucs
May 29, 2009 by
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The Houston Astros snapped their seven-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory at PNC Park tonight. The Astros were led by rookie Edwin Maysonet, who went 4-for-4 and had four RBI with his first major league extra-base hits, two doubles and a homer.  The guy who hit 250 and change...
Act Like an Ars = Wrist Slap for Carlos
May 28, 2009 by
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I am shocked. June 4th is the next start? So….next Thursday against Atlanta the Big Z can take the mound. Ok. What is happening in MLB? Just feel free to lose it and it’s ok? Six games and a three thousand dollar fine? Your kidding right? [ESPN]
The home...
Zambrano Umpire Impersonation Instant Classic
May 27, 2009 by
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After tagging Nyjer Morgan with what the ump thought was a late tag, Carlos Zambrano let him have it with a verbal assault followed with a bump which got him thrown out of the game. At the time, the play tied the game at two.
And then Zambrano came back for me and tossed the ump [...]
Blame It On The Rain
May 26, 2009 by
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Freddy Sanchez kept rolling with his seventh straight hit in the first inning off Cubs starter Sean Marshall. Unfortunately, he was stranded by Nate and Monroe as Marshall showed command of his curveball and slider. It was a sign of things to come as the Pirates could only score...
Fascinating Moves JR; Pirates Five Game Win Streak Snapped
May 26, 2009 by
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JR,
Why doesn’t Andy LaRoche get to hit when it counts? What is the fascination with Ramon Vazquez? 3-for-his last 5, sure, but come on…Andy and Adam carried it tonight!
Why JR are we playing as deep as a slowpitch softball team on opening day in the eighth inning? Tell...
Frustration Runs High When Pirates Manager Ends 7 Game Hitting Streak
May 26, 2009 by
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I looked at the lineup for the game and in SGT Hartman’s words said, ”you gotta be shittin me!?”
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JR was frustrated with the Pirates offense? [Post Gazette]
Oh really? Well you selfish man. YOU are frustrated? Well you’re not alone kid. We...
LaRoche Hot, Pirates Whiff 4-0 to Sox.
May 26, 2009 by
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JR,
Thanks for getting 3B LaRoche back in the lineup. His streak is now eight games, a shame it couldn’t be nine. .328 batting average in his last 34 games.
Rumbunter
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Twenty innings no runs scored.
3B LaRoche looks like the complete player we all have heard about.
Nyjmo...
Swab the Web: Daly, Jackson, Hitters Wanted
May 26, 2009 by
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This guy isn’t real impressed by John Daly. [CNN]
John Daly doesn’t look like he cares does he?
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A warm Pirate welcome goes out to Steven Jackson. Another steal by the Pirates brass.  I think we will see this righthander very soon in the black and gold.Â...
Jenks Bleached by Bucs Two-out Rally in the Ninth.
May 26, 2009 by
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The Pirates flexed their muscle with three hits and two runs in the ninth inning against Sox closer Bobby Jenks after they banged 12 hits off starter Mark Buehrle.
Jeff Karstens pitched a solid outing keeping the Pirates within striking distance. He only...
Swab the Web
May 26, 2009 by
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LaRoche threw batting practice yesterday. Jack Wilson raves about it here…. [Trib]
Harvey Haddix. What a game he pitched 50 years ago. [PG]
And the [Trib version]How cool is it that the Braves admitted to stealing the signs off Smokey?
Thanks to Bucsfancents80 for this...
Bucs Win Slobberknocker; Capps XRay Negative; Mr. T Rocks the Red, White, and Blue
May 26, 2009 by
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Go to about 2:21  to avoid listening to the four letter sports announcers and watch Mr. T sporting the red, white and blue like few people can…
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Matt Capps has nothing broken, fractured, or crushed. The bullrider will have a bruise for a while, but his ‘negative...
Swab the Web
May 21, 2009 by
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The Pirates have talent. [ESPN]
A scouting trip prior to winning the Series? Buc visit White House. [Mondesi's House]
Mark Zuckerman has the job of covering the Nats.  Sounds fun. [Washington Times]
How bad do we need Snell to pitch deep into the game today? [Pirates...
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