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MLB Hires Matt Bourne as VP of Business PR
bizofbaseball.com - 5/1/2008
MLB Hires Matt Bourne as VP of Business PR
— bizofbaseball.com — In a continuing sign that MLB's business side is growing, Matt Bourne has been named Vice President... of Business Public Relations, Major League Baseball announced yesterday. Bourne will start his new position on Monday, May 5th and will report to Richard Levin, MLB’s Senior Vice President, Public Relations. He will be responsible for handling public relations matters for Major League ... (more) MLB Hires Matt Bourne as VP of Business PR

Comments vote down Maury Maury posted 5/1/2008posted this
post-gazette.com - 4/22/2008
Huntington says Pirates will stick by Morris ... for now
— post-gazette.com — The Pirates' options with Matt Morris all are plenty unattractive. Buy him out? That would prevent further... scenes like the four-inning, eight-run meltdown that marked the 10-4 loss to the Florida Marlins last night at PNC Park, but it also would ... (more) Huntington says Pirates will stick by Morris ... for now

Comments vote down Mondesi's House found this 4/22/2008found this
Pirates release high-priced vet Morris
cbs.sportsline.com - 4/27/2008
Pirates release high-priced vet Morris
— cbs.sportsline.com — The decision to cut Morris will cost the Pirates more than $10 million, in addition to what... they already have paid him this season. Morris is making $10,037,283 this season, or about one-fifth of their payroll, and has a $1 million buyout for 2009. "Matt Morris is a true professional," manager John Russell said. "He's had a great career. He wanted to help us win, but it just wasn't working ... (more) Pirates release high-priced vet Morris

Comments vote down The Zoner The Zoner posted 4/27/2008posted this
GORZO SPEAKS FOR US ALL
mondesishouse.blogspot.com - 4/28/2008
GORZO SPEAKS FOR US ALL
— mondesishouse.blogspot.com — Lost in the real sports news happening in the city this weekend, the Pirates were giving away... a bobblehead on Saturday night, continuing the trend of having a promotion for every game played on a night that ends in the letter "y". Unfortunately, ... (more) GORZO SPEAKS FOR US ALL

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mvn.com - 1/8/2008
Pirates News and Notes: Starting rotation set
— mvn.com — Neal Huntington indicated that he expects the Pirates starting rotation to be Ian Snell, Tom Gorzelanny, Paul... Maholm, Zach Duke and Matt Morris. This is not much of a surprise. Snell, Gorzelanny and Maholm were locks, assuming none were involved in a trade. Morris, despite being vastly overpaid, could potentially be a solid fifth starter. (more) Pirates News and Notes: Starting rotation set

Comments vote down matthew544 matthew544 posted 1/8/2008posted this
post-gazette.com - 4/28/2008
Morris released after 0-4 start
— post-gazette.com — Matt Morris yesterday left the Pirates -- or did he? "One of the best in the game,"... first baseman Adam LaRoche said a few minutes after the Pirates officially released the right-hander. "That's what everybody who played with him and everybody who ... (more) Morris released after 0-4 start

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Hitting with the Stars
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com - 5/3/2008
Hitting with the Stars
— blog.baseballdigestdaily.com — Matt checks in from the Southern League where he is terrorizing opposing pitchers and hitting .319/.413/.725. He's... smashed 9 home runs and collected 30 RBI in just 26 games! (more) Hitting with the Stars

Comments vote down Clo Clo posted 5/3/2008posted this
dugoutcentral.com - 3/9/2008
Pags: Player Notes from Spring Training
— dugoutcentral.com — Fantasy updates on Francisco Rodriguez, Francisco Liriano and Matt Morris from Spring Training by Mike Pagliarulo... (more) Pags: Player Notes from Spring Training

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Ian Snell Signs with Pirates - Analysis
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com - 3/17/2008
Ian Snell Signs with Pirates - Analysis
— blog.baseballdigestdaily.com — Ian Snell led the Pirates pitching staff in many statistical categories last season and was rewarded by... a three-year, $8 M contract. (more) Ian Snell Signs with Pirates - Analysis

1 Comment vote down Dave Rouleau Dave Rouleau posted 3/17/2008posted this
whereisvanslyke.blogspot.com - 4/28/2008
Happy trails, Matt
— whereisvanslyke.blogspot.com — It's official, Morris is gone . One of the things that writing this blog has made me... uniquely aware of is how strange the player/fan relationship is. By the end of the 2006 season, I was starting to get some significant traffic and it dawned on me ... (more) Happy trails, Matt

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stltoday.com - 5/1/2008
Morris announces retirement
— stltoday.com — His release by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday was the final clue for former Cardinals ace Matt... Morris, who has announced his retirement from baseball."It's over and I'm happy where I am right now," Morris told the Times-Herald Record of Middletown, ... (more) Morris announces retirement

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detnews.com - 5/5/2008
Ex-Tiger Morris plays doctor
— detnews.com — Notebook Ex-Tiger Morris plays doctor Twins broadcaster thinks there's a shoulder issue with Verlander, who denies the... claim. Tom Gage / The Detroit News MINNEAPOLIS -- Former Tiger Jack Morris broadcasts 45 games on the radio for the Twins and still ... (more) Ex-Tiger Morris plays doctor

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mlbtraderumors.com - 1/8/2008
Pirates Interested In Brad Thompson?
— mlbtraderumors.com — Scott Wuerz of the Belleville News-Democrat suggests that Cardinals pitcher Brad Thompson is a rumored target for... the Pirates.  He could be part of a larger package, where players such as Jack Wilson , Matt Morris , and/or Jason Bay could be ... (more) Pirates Interested In Brad Thompson?

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bellevillenewsdemocrat.typepad.com - 1/8/2008
View from the cheap seats: The babyfaced assassin isn't worried about the rumors
— bellevillenewsdemocrat.typepad.com — Cardinals swingman Brad Thompson, who was in the area making an appearance, told the Carbondale-based Southern Illinoisan... newspaper over the weekend that he's trying to stay focused while hearing the rumors that include him on the outgoing end of ... (more) View from the cheap seats: The babyfaced assassin isn't ...

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post-gazette.com - 4/15/2008
McLouth's ninth-inning blast ignites Pirates, 6-4
— post-gazette.com — Game: Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 10:10 p.m., Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles. TV/Radio: FSN Pittsburgh, WPGB-FM (104.7).... Pitching: RHP Matt Morris (0-1, 5.25) vs. LHP Hong-Chih Kuo (0-0, 0.00). Key matchup: Kuo, who has had four elbow surgeries, vs. ... (more) McLouth's ninth-inning blast ignites Pirates, 6-4

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pittsburghlive.com - 4/17/2008
Rocky start puzzles Pirates' Morris
— pittsburghlive.com — Every time Matt Morris takes the mound, he's hoping to discover why he has struggled so much... this year. (more) Rocky start puzzles Pirates' Morris

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post-gazette.com - 4/27/2008
Morris, Pirates could be parting ways
— post-gazette.com — The Matt Morris matter, one way or another, should come to a head today. ...... (more) Morris, Pirates could be parting ways

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postgazette.com - 4/27/2008
Pirates release Matt Morris
— postgazette.com — The Pirates this morning released Matt Morris and put left-hander Phil Dumatrait in the right-hander's spot in... the rotation, meaning Dumatrait will start Thursday in Washington. Releasing Morris means the Pirates will pay him a little over $10 ... (more) Pirates release Matt Morris

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Razzball League Standings - April 26th
razzball.com - 4/28/2008
Razzball League Standings - April 26th
— razzball.com — The first season of Razzball - a fantasy baseball game where you try to manage the worst... team possible - has been quite the trip. Never have players such as Brian Bixler (backup Pittsburgh SS - 41 AB, 0 HR, 0 RBI, .195 AVG) and Kyle Kendrick (he of ... (more) Razzball League Standings - April 26th

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postgazette.com - 1/4/2008
Morris, Marte not attending Pirates' minicamp
— postgazette.com — Twenty of the Pirates' 24 pitchers on the 40-man roster will participate in the team's voluntary minicamp... next week in Bradenton, Fla. The lone exceptions on the list released by the team this afternoon are veterans Matt Morris and Damaso Marte, as ... (more) Morris, Marte not attending Pirates' minicamp

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