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What Is Next?

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:41:00 +0000

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 ...

dharr18 posted 11 hours ago from bucstradewinds.net

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Jack Wilson Is Your Ex Girlfriend. Keep It That Way

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 01:20:34 +0000

Pittsburgh struggles with the idea that Jack Wilson is gone. Some fans still think the world of the Mariners shortstop. He certainly did a great deal for so many people off the field in Pittsburgh that the line is blurred between player and citizen. Many Pirate fans are actually excited ...

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Iwamura 'interested' in talking long term

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:10:11 +0000

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 Hasagawa translated ... > On ...

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Sources: Pittsburgh Pirates acquire 2B Akinori Iwamura from Tampa Bay Rays

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:18:00 +0000

Sources say that the Pirates have agreed to acquire Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura.

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Let’s get to know Akinori Iwamura

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:00:49 +0000

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 ...

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Wilson, Seattle talking extension

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 20:57:10 +0000

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 two-year contract worth more than the two-year ...

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AFL Quick Hit: Has Donald Veal Turned The Corner?

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:57:55 +0000

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...

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Vasquez, Hacker, Lerud off 40-man

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:02:00 +0000

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 36, with two players -- pitchers Evan Meek and ...

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Veal Continues to Deal

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 03:06:09 +0000

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?

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Pirates Prospect Tony Sanchez On the Hot Seat

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 01:56:00 +0000

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 about Sanchez please check out this ...

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News and Notes

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:37:25 +0000

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 ...

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Schagren Says: This is not Girardi’s Last Jersey Switch

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:39:02 +0000

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 ...

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Pirates DFA Vasquez, Hacker, and Lerud

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:31:00 +0000

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 ...

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Brett Myers To Be A Free Agent !!

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:49 +0000

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 ...

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This Day In Mets Infamy

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:09:59 +0000

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 ...

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40 Man Shuffling

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:02:00 +0000

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 ...

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Pirates drop 3 from 40-man roster

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:01:00 +0000

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 ...

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Phillies announce 2010 spring training schedule

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:42:00 +0000

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 ...

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Disdain for World Champion Yankees About Timing, Symbolism

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:20:00 +0000

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 ...

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A missed opportunity

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 02:27:00 +0000

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 ...

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