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For Whom the Bell Tolls
bugsandcranks.com — This October, the Yankees have finally shown their hand. Baseball need only enforce a toll to and from the mound to level the payroll playing field, because Jorge Posada has made more trips to the hill than an insecure freshman worried that a senior is going to steal the cheerleader. (more) For Whom the Bell Tolls
Kid Reenacts The 2009 Pittsburgh Pirates Batting Stances
piratesproperty.com — The kid uses the power of editing to include the batters’ walk-up music, and even the music selections are pretty bang-on. I can’t get enough of this guy, he’s nailed every single nuance and batter’s box superstition without so much as cracking a smile. (more) Kid Reenacts The 2009 Pittsburgh Pirates Batting Stances

Pittsburgh Pirates Latest Blog Posts

Danny Moskos Bombed in AFL Rising Stars Game
3 hours ago at Bucs Dugout
Vikings Lead Increases On Their Off Week
Afternoon baseball talk, 11-8-09
8 hours ago at PBC Blog
Lincecum Off the Hook? This Video Helped.
WR Bryant out for Week 9
Seen Pics of the Miracle Mets
life.com — In the late summer of 1969, as the New York Mets began their improbable run toward underdog immortality in the World Series against the heavily favored Orioles, Tom Seaver and company played a four-game series against the Pirates at Pittsburgh's ... (more) Seen Pics of the Miracle Mets
Bailey, McCutchen Chosen As Rookie of the Year By BBA /  Baseball Bloggers Alliance
baseballbloggersalliance.com — The Baseball Bloggers Alliance announced today that Andrew Bailey of the Oakland Athletics and Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates were selected in a vote of the membership as American League and National League Rookies of the Year. Bailey, who ... (more) Bailey, McCutchen Chosen As Rookie of the Year By ...
Perry Hill not returning to Pirates; Searage promoted
community.post-gazette.com — By Colin Dunlap | 12:05 p.m. The Pirates announced this morning that first base coach and infield instructor Perry Hill will not return to the organization next year. “We made an aggressive attempt to bring Perry back, including ... (more) Perry Hill not returning to Pirates; Searage promoted
Bautista, Bootcheck, Hansen off 40-man
community.post-gazette.com — The Pirates today outrighted right-handed relievers Denny Bautista, Chris Bootcheck and Craig Hansen off the 40-man roster. Bootcheck has elected free agency. The 40-man roster is at 38, plus three players on the 60-day disabled list.  (more) Bautista, Bootcheck, Hansen off 40-man
Chad Ochocinco’s 10 Most Entertaining Bengals Moments
Chad Ochocinco’s 10 Most Entertaining Bengals Moments
yepyep.gibbs12.com — Inspired by Chad Ochocinco’s appearance on Letterman last week along with the Cincinnati Enquirer’s gallery of Chad, we bring to you Chad Ochocinco’s Top 10 Bengals Moments. #10 - Chad’s New Bib Heading to the crowd in ... (more) Chad Ochocinco’s 10 Most Entertaining Bengals Moments
Pirates close to acquiring Iwamura
community.post-gazette.com — The Pirates are close to acquiring infielder Akinori Iwamura from the Tampa Bay Rays, possibly as soon as tonight. The word that they were involved in talks came at 3:04 p.m. this afternoon on the Post-Gazette's Twitter account . (more) Pirates close to acquiring Iwamura
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 ...
Pirates Set to Acquire Akinori Iwamura
fangraphs.com — As Dave alluded to earlier, the Pirates are set to acquire second baseman Akinori Iwamura from the Rays for (per Ken Rosenthal) right-handed reliever Jesse Chavez. In a vacuum, this is a win for the Pirates. Iwamura is at-worst a league average ... (more) Pirates Set to Acquire 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
Historic Night for Cliff Lee
Historic Night for Cliff Lee
bats.blogs.nytimes.com — The Phillies' ace did something that had not been done in a long, long time. (more) Historic Night for Cliff Lee
Rays get something for nothing in Iwamura trade
Rays get something for nothing in Iwamura trade
hardballtimes.com — I have to say, I'm pretty impressed by Tampa Bay's ability to turn Akinori Iwamura into a young, cost-controllable fireballing reliever. It was essentially a done deal that Iwamura would become a free agent so Tampa could move to Ben Zobrist as a full-time second baseman (with Sean Rodriguez ... (more) Rays get something for nothing in Iwamura trade
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
What on Earth Do the Pirates Want with Aki?
thedailysomething.com — I like Huntington and what the Pirates are doing generally, but don't get this one... (more) What on Earth Do the Pirates Want with Aki?
The Value Of A Win To A Losing Team
fangraphs.com — According to Mark Topkin, the Rays are close to completing a trade of Akinori Iwamura to an unnamed team. A more recent report from Dejan Kovacevic pegs the Pittsburgh Pirates as the potential partner. This post isn’t an analysis of that trade, ... (more) The Value Of A Win To A Losing Team
Baseball Beat with Bruce Levine - Set-up man - ESPN Chicago
Baseball Beat with Bruce Levine - Set-up man - ESPN Chicago
espn.go.com — The Chicago Cubs and agents for reliever John Grabow continued to discuss a multi-year contract for the would-be free agent. Grabow was acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates at the trading deadline, along with left-hander Tom Gorzellany for Kevin Hart ... (more) Baseball Beat with Bruce Levine - Set-up man - ESPN Chicago
2009 Venezuelan League Tracker
2009 Venezuelan League Tracker
northsidenotch.com — Liga Venezuela Beisbol Profesional --- Bravos de MargaritaRHP Edgar GutierrezAge: 212009 team: GCL Pirates (R)0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 SVGame Log:10/10: 0.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 KRHP Wilson OrtizAge: 232009 team: WV Power (A)0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 ... (more) 2009 Venezuelan League Tracker
BBA Ballot: NL Cy Young
BBA Ballot: NL Cy Young
raisethejollyroger.com — This is part three of our end-of-season award ballots for the [ Baseball Bloggers Alliance ]. The [ Manager of the Year post is here ], and the [ Rookie of the Year post is here ]. Well…definitely no Pirate-fan bias to influence me on this one (it may or may not have in the ROY ... (more) BBA Ballot: NL Cy Young
Bucs’ Link Round-Up
piratesproperty.com — The Bucs cut three pitchers from their 40-man roster including Chris Bootcheck, Denny Bauista, and Craig Hansen. Ohlendorf’s FIP rose along with his fastball velocity as the season went on, Lackey’s analysis accurately hints that Ross was better over his final nine starts than the numbers suggest (more) Bucs’ Link Round-Up
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