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Pirates' Wilson apologizes for comments
Thu, Jul 2 | from Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Upon further review, Jack Wilson is charging himself with an error. The Pirates shortstop apologized Wednesday for his comments criticizing the team's most recent trades, including the dealing of popular outfielder Nyjer Morgan.
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Salute to Salty [Pirates 7 Marlins 4]
After Morton’s six scoreless, Joel Hanrahan/Hammerhead/Handthemruns allowed two in an inning. Grabow had a perfect 8th, but Karstens allowed two more in the ninth. Pirates 7, Marlins 4 / [Box] / 2009 Record: 37-43 / Next: Saturday, at Marlins, 6:10
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Moss, Vazquez homer for Pirates in 7-4 win
MIAMI — Brandon Moss and Ramon Vazquez homered and Charlie Morton pitched six shutout innings to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Florida Marlins 7-4 on Friday night...
5 hours ago | from Atlanta Journal Constitution
Gameday #80 at Marlins
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10 hours ago | from Raise the Jolly Roger
MORE PIRATE TRADES?
The Pirates, who are apparently not done dealing yet, have engaged in trade discussions with the Twins regarding a number of players, major league sources said Thursday. At present, Minnesota is most interested in second baseman Freddy Sanchez and relievers Matt Capps and John Grabow,...
12 hours ago | from cbslocalblogs.prospero.com
Mets rally from 5 down, beat Pirates 9-8 in 10
Ryan Church singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning, and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-8 Thursday after overcoming a five-run deficit and then wasting a ninth-inning lead.
Thu, Jul 2 | from Kansas City Star
WILSON APOLOGIZES FOR COMMENTS
I haven't talked to anybody, I haven't talked to Neal [Huntington] or anybody like that," Wilson said. "I just felt like that's not the person, that's not the player I want to be for the Pittsburgh Pirates. I am definitely passionate about winning, about being a Pirate and I think sometimes i...
Wed, Jul 1 | from cbslocalblogs.prospero.com
Opinion: Game 71: Pirates 10 Indians 6
Maybe beating up on Carl Pavano isn't that impressive, but this is a team that's been shut down by Mike Hampton repeatedly this year. We just made David Huff look like a young, left-handed Greg Maddux one night ago. The best thing you can ask for when you're in a slump like the Pirates is a laughe...
Wed, Jun 24 | from blogspot/yclr (Feedburner)
Day 1 Draft Review - We've heard this song before
A lot of this hinges on the pick of Tony Sanchez. The first round is the best opportunity to get talent in the Major League draft and with Aaron Crow, Bobby Borchering, Grant Green, and a bevy of talented high school arms on the board, the Pirates went for a kid who wants to be (and probably proje...
Tue, Jun 9 | from blogspot/yclr (Feedburner)
Podcast: Morning links: Of elbows and shoulders
Perhaps a couple lessons could be learned from Matt Capps' minor injury ... As for the second baseman, see all of the above but substitute "Freddy Sanchez" and "shoulder" for a similar theme. gt;This is the Notebook, which has the latest on Capps, as well as Jack Wilson heading out to Syracuse...
Tue, May 5 | from post-gazette.com
Podcast: Morning links: Luck bound to change?
gt;Today's Sports poll question asks if you want Karstens out of the rotation. gt;Chris Duffy will come to town with a smile. gt;Another old friend, Damaso Marte, goes on the DL. Seems there might be a reason why he has not thrown as hard as he did while in Pittsburgh.
Sun, May 3 | from post-gazette.com
Podcast: Morning links: Doumit sticking around
In that context, then, it is absolutely zero surprise that a) Ryan Doumit asked the Pirates if he could rehabilitate in Pittsburgh and b) that management easily agreed. gt;Bob Smizik wants to see the Pirates follow Florida's model. gt;USA Today praises the Pirates' rotation.
Tue, Apr 21 | from post-gazette.com
Pirates to honor slain officers with caps, patch
AP PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Pirates plan to honor three slain city police officers at the team's home opener Monday against the Houston Astros. The Pirates will observe a moment of silence and taps will be played before the game to honor officers ...
Thu, Apr 9 | from Philadelphia Inquirer
Opinion: BP Ranks Pirates' Farm System 22nd
lt;p>Baseball Prospectus (subscription required) <a href="http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8629">ranks</a> Major League Baseball's farm systems and places the Pirates 22nd out of 30. The author, <span styl...
Tue, Mar 17 | from Bucs Dugout
Podcast: Morning links: Two-thirds the size
MILWAUKEE -- This city's metropolitan area is two-thirds the size of Pittsburgh, in terms of population, but here it is all energized about Major League Baseball in late September. Moving on, Baseball Prospectus' Kevin Goldstein analyzes the Alvarez matter further, but this, too, re...
Tue, Sep 23 | from post-gazette.com
Podcast: Attacking accurate reporting with inaccurate “facts”
On Friday night, as Pirates fans awaited word on No. 1 draft choice Pedro Alvarez, DeMaro tried on another hat: Reporter. Jim Callis of “Baseball America” is perhaps the leading authority in the country on the draft. He was on ESPN after midnight saying there was no word on Alvarez.
Mon, Aug 18 | from Pittsburgh Lumber Co.
Fic: Family Calling - SN/PoTC/TFs Xover. Rated PG13
Summary/ A/N: More from the Pirate!Dean verse, now with killer robots. Just an average day in the life of the Flying Dutchman's two newest crewmembers, which is to say, not at all. Goes with the CoTFD curse as Bootstrap described it, and not as the writers have explained it. Also, I intend to X-...
Sun, Sep 23 | from Supernaturalfic
Opinion: Gameday #79 vs. Mets
Mets (38-39) at Pirates (36-42) 12:35–PNC Park, Pittsburgh TV: (New York market only) SNY [Here is the MLB Gameday] ———————————– This is a make-up game for the third of a four game set at PNC Park in early June. The Bucs won the three games that were played, so I suppose you could argue we’re go...
Thu, Jul 2 | from Raise the Jolly Roger
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Opinion: So long, Tony Plush
The Bucs have traded Nyjer Morgan to Washington for Lastings Milledge, confirming the rumor that’s been swirling around for the past few days. [Link] There’s another twist to the deal though. The Bucs sent away Sean Burnett and received reliever Joel Hanrahan. Nyjer Morgan was everybody’...
Tue, Jun 30 | from Raise the Jolly Roger
