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Was Sean Green Worth All That?
Was Sean Green Worth All That?
metstoday.com — A sickening feeling came over me after again looking at this December, 2008 trade: Mets trade Aaron... Heilman, Joe Smith, Endy Chavez, Jason Vargas, Mike Carp, Ezequiel Carrera, and Maikel Cleto in... [[ This is a summary ... visit MetsToday.com for ... (more) Was Sean Green Worth All That?
Has Lastings Milledge Figured It Out?
Has Lastings Milledge Figured It Out?
nysportsdog.blogspot.com — Like many of you, I've been paying a lot of attention to other stories of interest around... the league. Let's face it, these last few months of watching the Mets have left a void that needs to be... NY Sports Dog--a Place for Mets Fans (more) Has Lastings Milledge Figured It Out?
Nyjer Morgan's Defensive Brilliance
Nyjer Morgan's Defensive Brilliance
mlbnotebook.com — Nyjer Morgan was injured at the end of August, and was placed on the DL for the... remainder of the season.  That's a shame, since Morgan was putting together a pretty ridiculous defensive season for the Pittsburgh Pirates and (after being traded for Lastings Milledge + extra pieces on both ... (more) Nyjer Morgan's Defensive Brilliance
Jeff Francoeur Does Not Suck
Jeff Francoeur Does Not Suck
nybaseballdigest.com — By now you have heard the report by Marty Noble which stated the Mets are contemplating offering... Jeff Francoeur a 3 year deal. This was met with the usual paranoia throughout the internet. News flash- Jeff Francoeur does not suck. As a matter of fact, the Mets would be in worse shape this ... (more) Jeff Francoeur Does Not Suck
Extra bad day for Pittsburgh [Padres 4 Pirates 0]
Extra bad day for Pittsburgh [Padres 4 Pirates 0]
raisethejollyroger.com — The Pirates were shut out for the league-leading bazillionth time Sunday afternoon. “At least we can go... watch a good team now, the Steelers,” fans like me must have thought after the game. We know how that one turned out. Paul Maholm allowed 3 runs in 6 innings. The offense, as ... (more) Extra bad day for Pittsburgh [Padres 4 Pirates 0]
Road Warriors They Aren’t:  Reds Pound Pirates 11-5
Road Warriors They Aren’t: Reds Pound Pirates 11-5
rumbunter.com — The Pirates fought back last night. I know, I know. (Help me out here, surely there is... a silver lining) After falling behind 4-0 to the Reds, the Bucs pulled to within a run until the fifth when the Red Stockings jumped on the bullpen. The Reds are looking more like the Big Red Machine rather [...] (more) Road Warriors They Aren’t: Reds Pound Pirates 11-5
Saturday Notes: How can you not be excited about this guy?
Saturday Notes: How can you not be excited about this guy?
northsidenotch.com — There are plenty of things to be excited about as a Pirates fan, even though the team... is just days away from breaking an American sports record...and not a good one. We have Andrew McCutchen, who looks like he will be a future star in this league. We have a great story in Garrett Jones. We have ... (more) Saturday Notes: How can you not be excited about this guy?
Familar Formula [Cardinals 2 Pirates 1]
Familar Formula [Cardinals 2 Pirates 1]
raisethejollyroger.com — One to go. The Pirates cannot have a winning season in 2009. Ross Ohlendorf pitched a great... game. A GREAT game. 8 innings, no earned runs, 11 K’s (!!!), one walk, and four hits. He threw a nine pitch, nine strike, 3 K inning, which is totally awesome. He’d end up with a no ... (more) Familar Formula [Cardinals 2 Pirates 1]
The New Look Of Your Defending AL Champs
The New Look Of Your Defending AL Champs
cantstopthebleeding.com — Tampa hurler David Price (above) is just one of the Rays rookies taking part in the club’s... annual rookie hazing ritual — apparently, Price was forced to grow a beard and wear sunglasses. The Vanderbilt product’s ensemble is reportedly the handiwork of journeyman catcher ... (more) The New Look Of Your Defending AL Champs
Ex-Nats Dept.
voices.washingtonpost.com — We've got a few ex-Nats in the home dugout today at Land Shark Stadium. I suppose that's... what made me think of this; as such, I've compiled a little progress report. You know the names. Here's how they are doing. Joel Hanrahan (with Pittsburgh, since ... (more) Ex-Nats Dept.
Home is where the heart is [Padres 1 Pirates 5]
Home is where the heart is [Padres 1 Pirates 5]
raisethejollyroger.com — The ridiculousness continues. The Bucs improved to 37-34 at PNC Park this season, compared to a 19-55... record on the road. Who knew the racous crowds on the North Shore created such an advantage? Charlie Morton pitched really well tonight against a pretty terrible San Diego lineup, allowing ... (more) Home is where the heart is [Padres 1 Pirates 5]
Send Help.  Quick.  Pirates Lose in 11th.
Send Help. Quick. Pirates Lose in 11th.
rumbunter.com — The Pittsburgh Pirates aren’t very good. You know that. San Diego took three of four games from... the Bucs in the series. The Pirates are spiraling toward 100 losses. It is a train wreck and I just can’t take my eyes off of it. Watching 4,000 (ahem) fans in the stands is such a ... (more) Send Help. Quick. Pirates Lose in 11th.
Definition of sloppy [Padres 11 Pirates 6]
Definition of sloppy [Padres 11 Pirates 6]
raisethejollyroger.com — Yikes. That was a horribly played game by both sides. At least only 4,000 or so were... there to witness it. Dan McCutchen pitched OK again–6 innings, 3 runs, and was very good after AGonz hit a 2-run shot in the first. He trailed 3-2 upon departure, though, thanks to the Pirates (namely ... (more) Definition of sloppy [Padres 11 Pirates 6]
Tuesday Notes: Have the players stopped caring?
Tuesday Notes: Have the players stopped caring?
northsidenotch.com — The Pirates are now 3-20 in their last 23 games. Think about that. 3 wins...20 losses.My question... is...do these guys even care anymore? I would bet that if a AAA team played 23 games against ML teams, they would win more than 3. So what is wrong with this team? And no, this team is not a ... (more) Tuesday Notes: Have the players stopped caring?
This stinks [Reds 10 Pirates 4]
This stinks [Reds 10 Pirates 4]
raisethejollyroger.com — These games are so unbelievably bad and boring to watch, it is absolutely absurd. We were awful... last August and September when things turned meaningless….but 3-21? Our current roster is bad…but not THAT bad. Nobody’s that bad. And the scary part is that this is happening ... (more) This stinks [Reds 10 Pirates 4]
Wednesday Notes: Same old story
Wednesday Notes: Same old story
northsidenotch.com — Well...the Pirates clinched 6th place Tuesday night. So that is exciting.I don't know what is worse: the... fact the Pirates have lost 21 of 24, or the fact that every single game I watch, I know exactly what is going to happen. Let's just say that I was feeling a guarenteed loss when the Pirates ... (more) Wednesday Notes: Same old story
Same Old Situation: Pirates Lose; Pedro Goes Deep for Team USA
Same Old Situation: Pirates Lose; Pedro Goes Deep for Team USA
rumbunter.com — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a great start to the game against division foe Cincinnatti when rookie Andrew... McCutchen drilled his 12th homer of the year, his fourth lead off homer, into the left field seats. The lead and the mood seemed to be changing for the New Bucs. However, with one failed ... (more) Same Old Situation: Pirates Lose; Pedro Goes Deep for ...
If nobody sees it…[Reds 4 Pirates 1]
If nobody sees it…[Reds 4 Pirates 1]
raisethejollyroger.com — Here it comes again. Another lifeless recap of another remarkably boring and depressing loss. PNC Park closed... the upper deck for the first time since it opened. I’ve seen the place empty for a lot of games…but goodness, look at [ these pictures ]. The combination of a 12:35 game, ... (more) If nobody sees it…[Reds 4 Pirates 1]
Friday Notes: If...
Friday Notes: If...
northsidenotch.com — If the Pirates play a baseball game, and no one is there to watch it...The G-20 thing... was yesterday, but still, this scene is becoming routine. Can we just win a game? It's driving me crazy.Other stuff:- The Pirates lost. Lastings Milledge hit a homer for the only run of the game.- Team ... (more) Friday Notes: If...
100 Losses
100 Losses
centerfieldgate.com — Just before losing a back-and-forth tussle with the Dodgers at Nationals Park on Thursday ( final score:... 7-6 ), the Nats front office apparently decided it was time to start preparing for next year. The things-are-looking-up offensive had the distinct odor of being planned to coincide with the ... (more) 100 Losses
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