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News and Notes
News and Notes
raisethejollyroger.com — This is kind of weird… according to Rob Biertempfel’s Twitter , the Pirates and Phillies will wrap up Spring Training with games on April 2 and 3. In Philly. Opening up the season at home is enough of a risk to freeze, but I guess that will serve as a bit of a transition from the ... (more) News and Notes
MNF Steeler Video Overload; Kyle Orton and his Neck Beard Love JD
MNF Steeler Video Overload; Kyle Orton and his Neck Beard Love JD
rumbunter.com — Kyle Orton was not popular on the football field in Chicago. However, off the field, he and his neck beard were loved by the ladies. Almost as much as he loved Jack Daniels. Just watch… There isn’t a receiver that hits harder than Hines. Period. A full compliation of Steeler hits ... (more) MNF Steeler Video Overload; Kyle Orton and his Neck ...

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Virgil Vasquez, Eric Hacker, Steve Lerud Booted From 40-man
Virgil Vasquez, Eric Hacker, Steve Lerud Booted From 40-man
bucsdugout.com — More photos » by Matt York - AP 3 months ago: Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Virgil Vasquez delivers against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second ... (more) Virgil Vasquez, Eric Hacker, Steve Lerud Booted From 40-man
Danny Moskos Bombed in AFL Rising Stars Game
bucsdugout.com — First, the good news from  last night's AFL Rising Stars game : Chase D'Arnaud and Jose Tabata both went 2-for-3. Neither of Tabata's hits left the infield, and the first of D'Arnaud's was a shallow fly that no one could get to, but Tabata ... (more) Danny Moskos Bombed in AFL Rising Stars Game
Moskos Might Need Neck Surgery; Sosa Not Michael Jackson
Moskos Might Need Neck Surgery; Sosa Not Michael Jackson
rumbunter.com — RANDOM EX HR KING: For a moment we thought Sammy Sosa was making a guest appearance on True Blood or the second coming of Michael Jackson, that is not the case says a former Cubs employee [Chicago Trib] AFL BASEBALL: Danny Moskos neck was snapped on several occassions as he watched laser after ... (more) Moskos Might Need Neck Surgery; Sosa Not Michael Jackson
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 20 - Ronald Uviedo
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 20 - Ronald Uviedo
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: 20 - Ronald Uviedo
Vikings Lead Increases On Their Off Week
quinnmedia.blogspot.com — The Minnesota Vikings had their lead in the NFC North go up to three full games today, and they don't even take the field, as it is their off-week. The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers both lost. Chicago was routed by the Arizona Cardinals at home, 41-21, and Green Bay blew a two touchdown ... (more) Vikings Lead Increases On Their Off Week
Lincecum Off the Hook?  This Video Helped.
Lincecum Off the Hook? This Video Helped.
rumbunter.com — The 2008 Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum will pay $250 for possessing a pot pipe an AP report said today. The agreement must still be approved by Judge Darvin Zimmerman. Grant Hansen, the deputy prosecutor on the Lincecum case, said his office is willing to dismiss a misdemeanor charge of ... (more) Lincecum Off the Hook? This Video Helped.
Jack Wilson Is Your Ex Girlfriend.  Keep It That Way
Jack Wilson Is Your Ex Girlfriend. Keep It That Way
rumbunter.com — 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 ... (more) Jack Wilson Is Your Ex Girlfriend. Keep It That Way
Let’s get to know 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
What Is Next?
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pirates to acquire Rays' Iwamura in exchange for reliever
Pirates to acquire Rays' Iwamura in exchange for reliever
bases.nbcsports.com — Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura is headed to Pittsburgh, says the St. Petersburg Times and several other sources. According to ESPN's Buster Olney, right-hander Jesse Chavez will be the return when the deal is announced, something that might not ... (more) Pirates to acquire Rays' Iwamura in exchange for reliever
Hudson passes physical, extension with Braves all but official
Hudson passes physical, extension with Braves all but official
bases.nbcsports.com — Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports that Tim Hudson "has passed his physical and essentially made his three-year contract extension a done deal." Unlike the Rays and Pirates with yesterday's Akinori Iwamura-for-Jesse Chavez trade the Braves will likely ... (more) Hudson passes physical, extension with Braves all but ...
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
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 first look at some Rule V shopping
A first look at some Rule V shopping
fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com — Watching Pedro Martinez pitching in the first inning of Game 6 in the World Series, so it seems natural to offer some more pitching advice that likely will be ignored. I don’t know about the Angels or Dodgers, but I would risk $50,000 on a Rule ... (more) A first look at some Rule V shopping
Hot Stove: Pirates-Rays Trade
Hot Stove: Pirates-Rays Trade
rotosavants.com — We already have two trades. Here's the first. Rays trade Akinori Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Jesse Chavez Chavez is a decent haul for the Rays who didn't have a spot anymore for Iwamura. Zobrist should now be enshrined as the permanent second basemen, unless the Rays want to push him ... (more) Hot Stove: Pirates-Rays 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
Pirates Talk: Iwamura, Ankiel, Wilson
mlbtraderumors.com — As usual, Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has the latest on the Pirates... The Akinori Iwamura addition does not necessarily mean more significant moves are coming. The Pirates are comfortable with their internal options. The ... (more) Pirates Talk: Iwamura, Ankiel, Wilson
Yankees World Series Champions with 208 million bankroll
Yankees World Series Champions with 208 million bankroll
sportsbookbettingpromotions.com — team. A-Rod is getting paid 33 million a year which is more the whole team of Pittsburgh's salary of 25 million (more) Yankees World Series Champions with 208 million bankroll
Yankees Win World Series
Yankees Win World Series
raisethejollyroger.com — vomit. That is all. ©2009 Raise the Jolly Roger . All Rights Reserved. . (more) Yankees Win World Series
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 22 - Donald Veal
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 22 - Donald Veal
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: 22 - Donald Veal
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
Why Did Bobby Richardson Win The WS MVP in 1960?
Why Did Bobby Richardson Win The WS MVP in 1960?
fackyouk.blogspot.com — Give the lack of newsworthy items yesterday, one of the hotter topics of conversation in the baseball blogosphere was whether or not Chase Utley should win the World Series MVP even if the Phillies lose. I linked to Dan Levy's post at the Sporting Blog last night but wanted to take a closer ... (more) Why Did Bobby Richardson Win The WS MVP in 1960?
Morning links: Manage your expectations
community.post-gazette.com — By Dejan Kovacevic | 12:40 a.m. Wednesday Chuck Finder had to take a couple days off, and I agreed to cover for him in the unlikely event that anything happened. Oh, well. I do have a few other points I want to make, culled from conversations I ... (more) Morning links: Manage your expectations
Pirates' acquisition of Iwamura aimed at present
Pirates' acquisition of Iwamura aimed at present
post-gazette.com — In Neal Huntington's first major transaction prioritizing the present above the future, the Pirates' general manager last night acquired veteran infielder Akinori Iwamura from the Tampa Bay Rays for rookie reliever Jesse Chavez. (more) Pirates' acquisition of Iwamura aimed at present
More on the Pirates Front Office
fangraphs.com — All things considered, maybe it’s for the best that no small market teams made the playoffs. Now the next four months will be void of asking who the next “x” is. The sensation grasped onto the Tigers, Rockies, and Rays unlikely runs and killed any ... (more) More on the Pirates Front Office
Rays Trade Akinori Iwamura To Pirates
Rays Trade Akinori Iwamura To Pirates
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — The Tampa Bay Rays and the Pittsburgh Pirates got together and made a trade yesterday. The Tampa Bay Rays sent 2B Akinori Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates for RHP Jesse Chavez. The Pirates will assume all of the $4.85 million on Iwamura's contract for 2010. (more) Rays Trade Akinori Iwamura To Pirates
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?
Rays and Pirates Trade
Rays and Pirates Trade
baseballmusings.com — The Tampa Bay Rays send Akinori Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates for reliever Jesse Chavez : UPDATE, 7:00: Rays make it official, trading Iwamura to Pirates for Chavez. Added bonus, Rays save the $550,000 buyout they would have had to pay Iwamura for declining his option. UPDATE, 6:06: ... (more) Rays and Pirates Trade
Fantasy Impact: Iwamura to the Pirates
rotoprofessor.com — According to mlb.com (click here for the article), the Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired 2B Akinori Iwamura from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange RP Jesse Chavez. Let’s take a look at the fantasy impact of the deal: (more) Fantasy Impact: Iwamura to the Pirates
Akinori Iwamura Dealt To Pirates
Akinori Iwamura Dealt To Pirates
tylersarticles.blogspot.com — As expected would happen this offseason, the Akinori Iwamura has come to an end in Tampa Bay. The Rays on Tuesday sent Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for relief pitcher Jesse Chavez. Given the context, I think that the deal makes sense for both sides. Iwamura was an excellent ... (more) Akinori Iwamura Dealt To Pirates
Two Non-World Series Stories
Two Non-World Series Stories
passion4baseball.blogspot.com — While the baseball world waits for tonight's Game 6 between the Yankees and the Phillies, other teams are not standing around doing nothing. The Rays made a trade with the Pirates and a Blue Jay had a surgery that will hopefully help him start earning his pay.The Tampa Bay Rays seem to be run by ... (more) Two Non-World Series Stories
Rays hand Pirates some free wins (because they had  to)
Rays hand Pirates some free wins (because they had to)
beyondtheboxscore.com — The news broke out today that the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired infielder Akinori Iwamura from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Jesse Chavez . Now, there have been many sources of analysis on this topic, so I won't delve too much further into this, but I ... (more) Rays hand Pirates some free wins (because they had to)
Bucs acquire Rays' Iwamura for Chavez
Bucs acquire Rays' Iwamura for Chavez
mlb.mlb.com — By Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com 11/03/09 10:35 PM EST Pirates general manager Neal Huntington wasted no time addressing one of the team's most critical offseason needs, doing so before the Hot Stove season even officially began. On Tuesday, the Pirates ... (more) Bucs acquire Rays' Iwamura for Chavez
Rays trade second baseman Iwamura to Pirates
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- The Tampa Bay Rays have traded second baseman Akinori Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates for right-handed reliever Jesse Chavez. (more) Rays trade second baseman Iwamura to Pirates
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