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Tony Sanchez Video Recap
Tony Sanchez Video Recap
buccofans.com — The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Tony Sanchez in the first round of the 2009 draft, surprising everyone by... taking Sanchez much higher than he was projected to go by national draft gurus.  The Pirates insisted Sanchez was the top player on their draft board at the time, and that statement ... (more) Tony Sanchez Video Recap
A Two Month Recap
A Two Month Recap
wassupsports.wordpress.com — I’ve had a busy couple months, and of course, schoolwork comes first. Realizing that I have left... my blog undated, I will make it a priority to keep writing about important stories everyday. Here’s what has happened in the past couple months: The New York Yankees won the World ... (more) A Two Month Recap

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Tony Sanchez Video Recap
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Morning links: Holiday in the city
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WHYGAVS Glossary
A Two Month Recap
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Pirates Pitcher Ross Ohlendorf is Spending His Offseason as an Intern in D.C.
12 hours ago at The Big Lead
Ex-Yankee Taking Unconvential Offseason Path
Ex-Yankee Taking Unconvential Offseason Path
zellspinstripeblog.com — Remember Ross Ohlendorf ? Sure you do, he was sent to Pittsburgh in the Nady/Marte deal in... 2008. After a decent 2009 season starting for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Ohlendorf is taking a different course this offseason as compared to other Major League players. Apparently, Ohlendorf in his ... (more) Ex-Yankee Taking Unconvential Offseason Path
Free Agent Frenzy
Free Agent Frenzy
raisethejollyroger.com — Thanksgiving weekend wasn’t completely quiet as far as Pirates news goes, with a rumor here and a... rumor there as the hot stove starts to heat up. Names that have been linked to the Bucs: Rick Ankiel, Hank Blalock , and Mike Gonzalez . Now that the addition of Akinori Iwamura has filled ... (more) Free Agent Frenzy
Dennis Dixon Highlight Videos; Charm City Devils
Dennis Dixon Highlight Videos; Charm City Devils
rumbunter.com — RumBunter will be in Charm City Sunday night to see all the action. If we survive, we... will have some pictures for our readers. Wish us luck. We put a few videos of Dennis Dixon here for you to enjoy and our favorite band from Dirty Bird land (other than Kix of course.) [...] (more) Dennis Dixon Highlight Videos; Charm City Devils
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Ross Ohlendorf working as Department of Agriculture intern
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Ross Ohlendorf working as Department of Agriculture intern
sports.espn.go.com — Pirates starter Ross Ohlendorf shows up every day at the office for his internship in a kind... of throwback to earlier times when baseball players had to supplement their income working offseason jobs. (more) Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Ross Ohlendorf working ...
Pirates Free Agency:  Huntington Plays Poker With Boras
Pirates Free Agency: Huntington Plays Poker With Boras
rumbunter.com — In the movie “Rounders,” Matt Damon said, “Why do you think the same six guys end up... at the final table at the World Series of Poker each year? Are they the luckiest guys in Las Vegas? No. It’s because they have skills.” Major League Baseball’s World Series ... (more) Pirates Free Agency: Huntington Plays Poker With Boras
Bucs Talk To Free Agents
Bucs Talk To Free Agents
novafantasysports.com — Update: The Pittsburgh Pirates may make a bit of noise this off-season. The Pirates have contacted two... Scott Boras clients about possibly bringing their game to western Pennsylvania.Hank Blalock and Rick Ankiel are two options for the Pirates this winter. Both would be short-term options while ... (more) Bucs Talk To Free Agents
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 6 - Gorkys Hernandez
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 6 - Gorkys Hernandez
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 installments: 46-50  ... (more) Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 6 - Gorkys Hernandez
Who Is Chris Jakubauskas?
Who Is Chris Jakubauskas?
bucsdugout.com — More photos » by Jim Mone - AP Seattle Mariners' Chris Jakubauskas pitches against the Minnesota Twins... in the first inning of a game on Friday, May 8, 2009 in ... (more) Who Is Chris Jakubauskas?
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
raisethejollyroger.com — I was thinking about putting together a list of things we should be thankful for as Pirates... fans, but, well, that would be kind of difficult, and it’s already been done here , anyway. Thank YOU for reading RTJR. Enjoy your turkey. ©2009 Raise the Jolly Roger . All Rights ... (more) Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving
whygavs.com — I know this is a day early, but I'm not sure I'm going to get back to... the computer tonight. This year, I'm thankful that as Pirate fans, we have something to look forward to. Maybe it's not much, but it is something , and that's enough. Happy ... (more) Happy Thanksgiving
Patrick Ramsey and Todd Bouman?  Steeler QB’s?  Gulp.  (Video)
Patrick Ramsey and Todd Bouman? Steeler QB’s? Gulp. (Video)
rumbunter.com — The Pittsburgh Steelers are trying out veteran QB’s Patrick Ramsey and Todd Bouman in the South Side... facilities this week. Gulp. Both are veteran journeyman. Ramsey recently played for the Titans and Bouman for the Jaguars. Bouman was signed by the Vikings as an undrafted free agent in ... (more) Patrick Ramsey and Todd Bouman? Steeler QB’s?  ...
What Would a Pirate Fan Have To Be Thankful For?
What Would a Pirate Fan Have To Be Thankful For?
rumbunter.com — The Pittsburgh Pirates aren’t exactly deserving of a fans thankfulness. The team that got out talented on... virtually a daily basis in 2009 surely doesn’t expect some fans to thank them do they? Well, Rum Bunter is thankful crew. Yeh, we said it. This morning I went over to the ... (more) What Would a Pirate Fan Have To Be Thankful For?
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 7 - Starling Marte
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 7 - Starling Marte
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 installments: 46-50  ... (more) Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 7 - Starling Marte
BA: Pittsburgh Pirates Top 10 Prospects
baseballthinkfactory.org — 1.  Pedro Alvarez, 3b 2.  Jose Tabata, of 3.  Tony Sanchez, c 4.  Brad Lincoln, rhp 5. ... Chase D’Arnaud, ss/2b 6.  Starling Marte, of 7.  Tim Alderson, rhp 8.  Zack Von Rosenberg, rhp 9.   ... (more) BA: Pittsburgh Pirates Top 10 Prospects
Two Pirates Win Awards, Hilarious Video from The League
Two Pirates Win Awards, Hilarious Video from The League
rumbunter.com — Topps got it right naming Andrew McCutchen as the centerfielder earning the gold trophy. But how about... the minor leagues? We say it’s hard to argue with most of their picks. Andrew McCutchen, who hit a five run grand slam twice, was named a Topps All Star today. MLB Pirates No ... (more) Two Pirates Win Awards, Hilarious Video from The League
How many can you get?
How many can you get?
raisethejollyroger.com — A friend showed me this quiz last night. It’s fascinating, frustrating, stunning, and surprisingly difficult. Give it... a try and see how you do – we scored in the 97th percentile. ©2009 Raise the Jolly Roger . All Rights Reserved. . (more) How many can you get?
Pirates Draft Review and More Rule 5 Picks
Pirates Draft Review and More Rule 5 Picks
rumbunter.com — Fan Graphs writer Marc Hulet gives credit for the Pirates for spending big cash in the 2009... draft. Check out the article because it sounds awful familiar. We enjoy the Fan Graphs articles as they are based more on numbers than ’tools.’ The review is available by pounding ... (more) Pirates Draft Review and More Rule 5 Picks
Pittsburgh Pirates news and notes
Pittsburgh Pirates news and notes
examiner.com —   Pittsburgh Pirates Stories2009 MLB season review: Pittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates have not had a winning season now... in 17 years, in fact they are little more than a Triple A developmental team for whichever contender has enough p... (more) Pittsburgh Pirates news and notes
Taking a Lesson From Tim Lincecum
Taking a Lesson From Tim Lincecum
buccofans.com — A big topic this off-season will be the focus on Tim Lincecum's first year in arbitration.  Lincecum... was designated as a Super Two player, which means he replaces his third league minimum year with an extra year of arbitration, thus starting the arbitration process one year early. ... (more) Taking a Lesson From Tim Lincecum
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 8 - Rudy Owens
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 8 - Rudy Owens
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 installments: 46-50  ... (more) Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 8 - Rudy Owens
Jakubauskas Moves to Pirates; Indy Free Agents Also Finding Homes
Jakubauskas Moves to Pirates; Indy Free Agents Also Finding Homes
seamheads.com — The dust is just beginning to settle as major league organizations do a shakedown of their minor... league rosters, and I can tell you I have not seen any certain winners so far from within the ranks of players who either started in or have played in Independent leagues. The promotion of ... (more) Jakubauskas Moves to Pirates; Indy Free Agents Also ...
Royals Sign Former No. 1 Overall Pick, Bryan Bullington
Royals Sign Former No. 1 Overall Pick, Bryan Bullington
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — The Kansas City Royals made a minor move today, but the player they signed will have an... impact on baseball's amateur draft for years to come. The Royals signed RHP and the former No. 1 overall pick in the 2002 draft Bryan Bullington to a minor-league contract today. (more) Royals Sign Former No. 1 Overall Pick, Bryan Bullington
Rocky Boiman Mic’d Up (Video)
Rocky Boiman Mic’d Up (Video)
rumbunter.com — Rocky Boiman is a Super Bowl winner. He is now a Pittsburgh Steeler. Heh, along with Corey... Ivy, another Super Bowl winner and video highlight specialist, the Steelers have solved their special teams challenges. Next! Pay no attention to Paneech saying the Steelers won’t make the Playoffs.  ... (more) Rocky Boiman Mic’d Up (Video)
Corey Ivy Decked By Limas Sweed. (Video)
Corey Ivy Decked By Limas Sweed. (Video)
rumbunter.com — Corey Ivy, Corey Ivy…that name rings a bell. Oh yes. It was last year in the AFC... Championship Game at Heinz Field. Limas Sweed had dropped the touchdown pass. Got hurt. Hines Ward limped out on the field and provided some words of wisdom. And then Sweed did this…. Wes Welker ... (more) Corey Ivy Decked By Limas Sweed. (Video)
Pirates Top 10 Prospect List Has Holes.  Big Holes.
Pirates Top 10 Prospect List Has Holes. Big Holes.
rumbunter.com — Baseball America, well John Perrotto, posted the Annual look at prospect rankings for the Pirates organization today.... Sure, it looks better than it has in years. Absolutely, much work has been done. But the Pirates have a long way to go. For every McCutchen that came out of such lists ... (more) Pirates Top 10 Prospect List Has Holes. Big Holes.
Contact Us
Contact Us
buccofans.com — Use the form below to contact BUCCO Fans.com: id = 37455;... (more) Contact Us
Baseball America's Pirates Top 10 Prospects for 2010
Baseball America's Pirates Top 10 Prospects for 2010
buccofans.com — Baseball America today released their top ten prospects for the Pittsburgh Pirates going in to the 2010... season. Check out the top ten list here, and for Baseball America subscribers, the top ten list with scouting information can be found here. There will also be a chat for subscribers at 1:30 ... (more) Baseball America's Pirates Top 10 Prospects for 2010
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 10 Prospects
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 10 Prospects
baseballamerica.com — We rank the top prospects in Pittsburgh's farm system.... (more) Pittsburgh Pirates Top 10 Prospects
Countdown to Christmas: #33 Honus Wagner
Countdown to Christmas: #33 Honus Wagner
morehardball.blogspot.com — Honus Wagner is considered by many to be baseball's greatest all-around player. The Pittsburgh Pirates' shortstop was... a sensational hitter, a brilliant base-runner and a flawless fielder. He broke into the majors by hitting .344 in 1897 and put together 17 consecutive .300 seasons. He was ... (more) Countdown to Christmas: #33 Honus Wagner
Bucs Make Flurry of Roster Moves
Bucs Make Flurry of Roster Moves
bucsdugout.com — More photos » by Elaine Thompson - AP Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Jakubauskas throws against the... Angels in the third inning of a game Wednesday, May 20, ... (more) Bucs Make Flurry of Roster Moves
The Pirates, Stealing & Revenue Sharing Math
The Pirates, Stealing & Revenue Sharing Math
bugsandcranks.com — Bill Madden of the Daily News claims sources tell him that the Pirates made a profit of... approximately $14 million last year. So how are we supposed to feel about that $14 million profit? Should losing teams not be allowed to make a profit? And could that $14 million have made a difference? (more) The Pirates, Stealing & Revenue Sharing Math
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 9 - Chase d'Arnaud
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 9 - Chase d'Arnaud
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: 9 - Chase d'Arnaud
Chase d'Arnaud Video Recap
Chase d'Arnaud Video Recap
buccofans.com — The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Chase d'Arnaud in the fourth round of the 2008 draft, out of Pepperdine... University. d'Arnaud signed immediately with the Pirates and started his career in State College, where he hit for a .286/.333/.423 line in 168 at-bats.In 2009, d'Arnaud played his first full ... (more) Chase d'Arnaud Video Recap
40-man roster set
40-man roster set
northsidenotch.com — The Pirates set their 40-man roster by waiving RHP Jeff Karstens, LHP Justin Thomas, and C/IF Robinzon... Diaz.The Bucs also added Jose Ascanio and Evan Meek from the 60-day DL and placed minor leaguers Bryan Morris, Ramon Aguero, Brad Lincoln, and Gorkys Hernandez on the 40-man roster. All four of ... (more) 40-man roster set
How do the Pirates sell season tickets?
How do the Pirates sell season tickets?
raisethejollyroger.com — If you’ve never seen it before (and I hadn’t until my foul-ball-obsessed brother showed it to me),... I highly reccomend checking out this blog . It’s run by Erik, a Pirates season ticket holder who goes early to nearly every Bucs home game (along with frequent trips to other ... (more) How do the Pirates sell season tickets?
MLB 2009 Rule 5 Eligible Players
MLB 2009 Rule 5 Eligible Players
buccofans.com — I've seen a lot of people looking for Rule 5 information from other teams around the league,... most likely in order to try and take a guess as to who the Pirates could pick. I don't have a complete list, but below you will find links to sites that list Rule 5 eligible players for their respective ... (more) MLB 2009 Rule 5 Eligible Players
Chiefs Had a Hot Advantage Over Steelers. These Pom Pom Chicks!
Chiefs Had a Hot Advantage Over Steelers. These Pom Pom Chicks!
rumbunter.com — The Steelers were pummelled by the Chiefs yesterday. A tough loss doesn’t describe the pain. However, I... have one question. I saw Warpaint. But where was Chief? (Chief if the name doesn’t give it away was the Indian that rode Warpaint) Instead of Chief, I saw this hot chick who ... (more) Chiefs Had a Hot Advantage Over Steelers. These Pom Pom ...
Duncan a Favorite at 30, Not Worthy of 40
Duncan a Favorite at 30, Not Worthy of 40
nybaseballdigest.com — Shelley Duncan has always been one of my favorite players. He’s also the subject of one of... my favorite stories, as the recipient of one of those “instant’’ spring-training callups – that of being pulled out of a minor-league game at the Himes Avenue complex in Tampa, Fla., and quickly being ... (more) Duncan a Favorite at 30, Not Worthy of 40
Morning baseball talk, 11-23-09
community.post-gazette.com —   (more) Morning baseball talk, 11-23-09
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 10 - Zach Von Rosenberg
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 50 Prospects: 10 - Zach Von Rosenberg
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: 10 - Zach Von Rosenberg
Pittsburgh Pirates Off-Season Tracker
Pittsburgh Pirates Off-Season Tracker
buccofans.com — The Off-Season tracker will keep a list of all of the additions the Pittsburgh Pirates have made... during the 2009/2010 off-season.The 2010 Proj. Role is the projected role for the player in question, according to the opinion of this web site.The 2010 salary is the major league salary. Official ... (more) Pittsburgh Pirates Off-Season Tracker
First Look at Rule 5 Picks, Olbermann’s Errors, Minor League FA All Star Team
First Look at Rule 5 Picks, Olbermann’s Errors, Minor League FA All Star Team
rumbunter.com — The Pirates have the second pick in the December Rule 5 Draft. Donnie Veal and Evan Meek... were two recent Rule 5 picks the Pirates made. So I took a few minutes to take an early look around the league at who could be next for the Bucs. Cards–OF Mark Shorey highlights the list of ... (more) First Look at Rule 5 Picks, Olbermann’s Errors, ...
Busy Pirates fill up 40-man roster
Busy Pirates fill up 40-man roster
pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com — By Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com 11/20/09 9:12 PM EST PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates made a flurry of... roster moves before Friday's midnight ET deadline, setting the 40-man roster in advance of next month's Rule 5 Draft. As expected, the Bucs added pitchers ... (more) Busy Pirates fill up 40-man roster
Obama Torches Troy Polamalu in VIDEO
Obama Torches Troy Polamalu in VIDEO
rumbunter.com — Troy Polamalu was torched on the White House lawn by Barrack Obama? Who said the President hasn’t... gotten anything done? Sure Troy will be out again Sunday and has been hurt this season as he suffers through the dreaded Madden Curse, but to be burned by the cigarette smoker? In the video ... (more) Obama Torches Troy Polamalu in VIDEO
Bucs give journeyman Jones shot to shine
pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com — By Lisa Winston / MLB.com 11/18/09 10:05 AM EST While the Hot Stove league sizzles with talk... about where this year's crop of newly minted Major League free agents will land, little attention is given to the 500-plus Minor Leaguers who fill the ranks ... (more) Bucs give journeyman Jones shot to shine
Pittsburgh Pirates 2009 Rule 5 Eligible Players
Pittsburgh Pirates 2009 Rule 5 Eligible Players
buccofans.com — With the 40-man roster now set, the following Pittsburgh Pirates players are eligible for the 2009 Rule... 5 draft, straight from the BUCCO Fans.com Wiki page:Eligible from Previous DraftsJean MachiErik KratzKyle BloomDerek HankinsMoises RoblesJeff CorsalettiCiro RoseroRafael De Los SantosAdenson ... (more) Pittsburgh Pirates 2009 Rule 5 Eligible Players
Karstens, Diaz out; Aguero, others added to 40-man
community.post-gazette.com — By Chuck Finder | 5:05 p.m. Facing a midnight deadline tonight to set their 40-man roster, the... Pirates late this afternoon announced that they cut loose starter-reliever Jeff Karstens and officially added hard-throwing reliever Ramon Aguero, ... (more) Karstens, Diaz out; Aguero, others added to 40-man
Roster moves!
Roster moves!
raisethejollyroger.com — With the deadline to set 40 man rosters (midnight tonight) fast approaching, the Pirates shifted things around... a bit today. Some moves were expected, some weren’t: Relievers Evan Meek and Jose Ascanio moved from the 60-day-DL to the 40-man. Prospects Brad Lincoln, Gorkys Hernandez, ... (more) Roster moves!
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