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faniq.com - 6/13/2007
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A young pitcher you knew had the stuff
to do it, Justin Verlander pitched a no-hitter. The...
first Tiger since Jack Morris in 1984.
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Justin Verlander throws a no-hitter against the Brewers
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genebromberg.com - 8/2/2007
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I challenge anyone to explain the Pirates insane
decision to acquire Matt Morris and his TEN MILLION...
DOLLAR contract. When I heard about the deal I said, "Can’t be THAT Matt Morris." I mean, why are the Pirates trading prospects (not that the Pirates really HAVE prospects) for a 33-year-old pitcher? Of course, that was hardly the most astonishing piece of the deal. No, what gets the jaws to ...
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Our Yearly Pirates WTF
umpbump.com - 8/1/2007
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Please stop. Now. You are ruining the competitiveness
of the National League. How can you possibly think...
that Matt Morris makes your team better? Please tell me.
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An Open Letter to Dave Littlefield
bizofbaseball.com - 5/1/2008
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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 ...
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MLB Hires Matt Bourne as VP of Business PR
post-gazette.com - 8/1/2007
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Former S.F. pitcher will be highest-paid player in
team history Wednesday, August 01, 2007 By Dejan Kovacevic,...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The Pirates yesterday acquired starting pitcher Matt Morris, who will be the highest-paid player in the franchise's ...
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Pirates get Morris, but what about Wilson?
nyjerplease.blogharbor.com - 7/15/2007
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I think it's about time we stick a
"For Sale" sticker on the uniform of the San...
Francisco Giants. There are a lot of good players that can really help a contending team make the playoffs or possibly make them a World Series caliber team. Here are just some names that could make a big difference down the stretch run:
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A Giant Fire sale???
post-gazette.com - 8/3/2007
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Friday, August 03, 2007 By Paul Meyer, Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette The Pirates do not have a complete list...
of candidates for their soon-to-be vacant CEO position, but it's possible Walt Jocketty is or will be on it. "I can't comment on that," Jocketty, ...
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Pirates Notebook: Jocketty could be candidate for CEO
emptythebench.com - 6/13/2007
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With all kinds of nasty, nasty, unhittable breaking
balls and fastballs in his arsenal tonight, June 12,...
2007, the 24-year-old became the first Tigers pitcher since Jack Morris did it during that magical 1984 season to toss a no-hitter. And the last time a Detroit hurler tossed a no-hitter at home? Virgil Trucks back on August 25, 1952, against the visiting New York Yankees.
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Justin Verlander a Filthy Sonofabitch; Tosses a No-Hitter!
post-gazette.com - 4/22/2008
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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 ...
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Huntington says Pirates will stick by Morris ... for now
cbs.sportsline.com - 4/27/2008
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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 ...
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Pirates release high-priced vet Morris
mondesishouse.blogspot.com - 4/28/2008
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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, ...
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GORZO SPEAKS FOR US ALL
vivaelbirdos.com - 1/11/2007
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i checked in with will carroll, who wrote
the book (literally) on pitching injuries, to ask him...
what we can reasonably expect out of mark mulder in 2007. his response: I don't think we have any idea where this is going to go. I think the best comp...
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the good news: cards sign ryan franklin
sbnation.com - 7/5/2009
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team player Bucs Dugout Blog about the Matt
Morris Bucs Dugout Matt Morris Pittsburgh Pirates - Pitcher...
Born: 1974/08/09 Age: 34 Height: 6-5 Weight: 215 Place of birth: Middletown, NY Bats/Throws: R / R Seasons: 11 Drafted by: the St. Louis ...
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Matt Morris Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - ...
post-gazette.com - 8/2/2007
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Thursday, August 02, 2007 By Dejan Kovacevic, Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette The Pirates and Detroit yesterday continued talks aimed...
at trading shortstop Jack Wilson to the Tigers, multiple sources confirmed. The sides failed to close by Major League ...
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Pirates Notebook: Wilson deal was close, still being ...
post-gazette.com - 8/2/2007
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Job security surely a factor for Littlefield in
seeking another quick fix Thursday, August 02, 2007 By...
Dejan Kovacevic, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Let this much be clear, in the aftermath of the Pirates' sudden, stunning acquisition of pitcher Matt ...
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Analysis: Why trade for Morris now?
sports.espn.go.com - 10/15/2007
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Week 1 at New York Jets (38-14): 1-yard
TD by Heath Evans, 1:58 left. Week 2 vs....
San Diego (38-14): 3-yard TD by Sammy Morris, 3:18 left. Week 3 vs. Buffalo (38-7): 45-yard TD catch by Randy Moss, 10:22 left. Week 4 at Cincy (34-17): 14-yard TD catch ...
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ESPN Page 2 - The Sports Guy: Kneel before the Pats -- ...
nyjerplease.blogharbor.com - 7/19/2007
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Some quick hits from the Boston Herald Today
: -The Red Sox must be willing to give...
up top prospects, if they wish to pick up a quality player at the deadline. -The Giants have a great young nucleus of pitchers, so one may be available for young position players. -The Giants may be willing to part with anyone on their roster, most likely Matt Morris, Omar Vizquel, Randy Winn and Dave ...
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MLB Trade Rumors:July 19th
postgazette.com - 7/31/2007
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The Pirates today acquired starting pitcher Matt Morris
from the San Francisco Giants for outfielder Rajai Davis...
and a player to be named later. Despite day-long discussions with the Detroit Tigers, no deal was reached to send shortstop Jack Wilson to Detroit by the 4 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline.
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Pirates acquire Morris from Giants
mvn.com - 1/8/2008
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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.
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Pirates News and Notes: Starting rotation set
post-gazette.com - 4/28/2008
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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 ...
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Morris released after 0-4 start
