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What Is Next?
bucstradewinds.net — With the trade for Akinori Iwamura out of the way, second base seems to be set for 2010.  This trade is so far to the polar opposite of what Huntington has done so far in his tenure, it leads to a few questions… 1) What move is next? Knowing that Alvarez is not far away.  There are ... (more) What Is Next?
Iwamura 'interested' in talking long term
community.post-gazette.com — By Dejan Kovacevic | 10:25 p.m. Tuesday Akinori Iwamura would be "interested" in exploring a long-term contract with the Pirates, he said in a conference call just now from Japan. Some highlights of the call, during which agent Yoshi ... (more) Iwamura 'interested' in talking long term

Pittsburgh Pirates Latest Blog Posts

Let’s get to know Akinori Iwamura
39 minutes ago at Raise the Jolly Roger
What Is Next?
118 minutes ago at Bucs Trade Winds
Morning baseball talk, 11-7-09
12 hours ago at PBC Blog
Veal Continues to Deal
Schagren Says: This is not Girardi’s Last Jersey Switch
16 hours ago at Hard Knox Sports
Sources: Pittsburgh Pirates acquire 2B Akinori Iwamura from Tampa Bay Rays
sports.espn.go.com — Sources say that the Pirates have agreed to acquire Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura. (more) Sources: Pittsburgh Pirates acquire 2B Akinori Iwamura ...
Let’s get to know Akinori Iwamura
raisethejollyroger.com — Regardless of whether or not you think bringing him in was a good idea, I have a feeling that Akinori Iwamura is going to make quite the impression on Pirates fans over the next year, half year, or next few years. “Aki” should be both productive and exciting, no matter how long he ... (more) Let’s get to know Akinori Iwamura
Wilson, Seattle talking extension
community.post-gazette.com — By Dejan Kovacevic | 3:49 p.m. Friday Jack Wilson, the Pirates' shortstop most of this decade, is discussing a multiyear extension with Seattle that would keep him from becoming a free agent. The Mariners are believed to have offered a ... (more) Wilson, Seattle talking extension
Vasquez, Hacker, Lerud off 40-man
community.post-gazette.com — By Dejan Kovacevic | 3:29 p.m. Friday The Pirates today outrighted pitchers Virgil Vasquez and Eric Hacker to Class AAA Indianapolis, catcher Steve Lerud to Class AA Altoona, removing them from the 40-man roster. That roster currently stands at ... (more) Vasquez, Hacker, Lerud off 40-man
Pirates Prospect Tony Sanchez On the Hot Seat
fantasybaseballhotstove.blogspot.com — Tony Sanchez was taken fourth overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates this past June. He was a freshman at Boston College while I was a senior there and was kind enough to do a little Q & A with Fantasy Baseball Hot Stove. If you want to check out some ... (more) Pirates Prospect Tony Sanchez On the Hot Seat
AFL Quick Hit: Has Donald Veal Turned The Corner?
rotoprofessor.com — Donald Veal, acquired by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2008 Rule V draft, may finally be displaying the talent that many have believed he possessed. He has struggled since being promoted to Double-A in 2007 (with the Cubs) to the point that the Pirates tried him out of the bullpen last season... (more) AFL Quick Hit: Has Donald Veal Turned The Corner?
Veal Continues to Deal
rumbunter.com — Pirates LHP Donnie Veal threw four more innings for another victory today for Scottsdale. Veal gave up three hits, struck out five batters. He lowered his ERA to 0.54 Do you believe yet? (more) Veal Continues to Deal
News and Notes
raisethejollyroger.com — Couple of quick hits, now that it’s officially the offseason: The Pirates removed three players from the 40-man roster : Virgil Vasquez, Eric Hacker, and Steve Lerud. Vasquez, of course, pitched horribly in the second half as an emergency starter/bullpen guy with the Bucs. Hacker was ... (more) News and Notes
Schagren Says: This is not Girardi’s Last Jersey Switch
hardknoxsports.com — Girardi will wear 29 at some point in his career: Why does this prediction matter? New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi picked the number 27, because he wants to lead the Yankees to their 27 th World Series win. Girardi accomplished that this week and is now switching to number 28 for ... (more) Schagren Says: This is not Girardi’s Last Jersey Switch
Pirates DFA Vasquez, Hacker, and Lerud
buccofans.com — According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pittsburgh Pirates have designated three players for assignment. Those players are Virgil Vasquez, Eric Hacker, and Steve Lerud. All three players will have ten days to be traded, claimed by another team, or released. The likely outcome would be that ... (more) Pirates DFA Vasquez, Hacker, and Lerud
Brett Myers To Be A Free Agent !!
nleastchatter.com — According to Jim Salisbury of the Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher and Husband of the Year winner, Brett Myers was told today by Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. that the team will not pursue a new contract with him, Myers said that he’s open to starting or relieving with ... (more) Brett Myers To Be A Free Agent !!
This Day In Mets Infamy
nleastchatter.com — JOHN STERLING IS AN ASSH%$E !!! There I said it !! Unfortunately one of the universal truths is if you are a Mets fan you are bound to be flanked by Yankee fans. And when you are out flanked by Yankee fans on a day like to day , you are forced to listen to the droningly indulgent self ... (more) This Day In Mets Infamy
40 Man Shuffling
hyzduhq.blogspot.com — Today the Bucs removed Virgil Vasquez, Eric Hacker, and Steve Lerud off the 40 man. All three were on the roster for about a year or so. The removing of Lerud makes the most sense of them all. He was added last year as a worst case scenario backup at catcher. A team needs to have one and since ... (more) 40 Man Shuffling
Pirates drop 3 from 40-man roster
northsidenotch.com — The Pirates outrighted right handed pitchers Virgil Vasquez and Eric Hacker to AAA-Indianapolis today along with outrighting C Steve Lerud to AA-Altoona.This means the Pirates now have 36 people on their 40-man roster. Evan Meek and Jose Ascanio both remain on the 40-day DL.Vasquez, 27, pitched ... (more) Pirates drop 3 from 40-man roster
Phillies announce 2010 spring training schedule
macho-row.blogspot.com — First game against Yankees is March 4, 2010. A quick post to tell you that the 2010 spring training schedule is now officially up on Phillies .com . The Phillies will open with an exhibition game against Florida State University on March 3 and play the Yankees the following day at home in ... (more) Phillies announce 2010 spring training schedule
Disdain for World Champion Yankees About Timing, Symbolism
Disdain for World Champion Yankees About Timing, Symbolism
jabosports.blogspot.com — People don't like the New York Yankees anyway, but in the midst of a recession, the Yankees are even easier to hate. They represent so much of the ugly in our struggling economy; the excessive spending, exorbitant bonuses,  and the unsavory Wall Street brutishness that Joe Six-Pack ... (more) Disdain for World Champion Yankees About Timing, Symbolism
A missed opportunity
A missed opportunity
northsidenotch.com — Earlier today, Marlins OF Jeremy Hermida was traded to Boston for 2 minor league relievers. The Marlins were obviously just trying to get something for Hermida as they expressed interest in non-tendering him this off season instead of going to arbitration.After seeing this trade, I am not going ... (more) A missed opportunity
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 21 - Daniel McCutchen
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 21 - Daniel McCutchen
buccofans.com — To cap off the end of the 2009 season, I'm going to be counting down my list of the top 50 prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates' system. I'll be counting down one prospect per day, with an extensive recap on each player, until I reach number one. Check out the previous ... (more) Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 21 - Daniel McCutchen
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