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Bradenton Tries to Find a Name for  Class A Franchise
Bradenton Tries to Find a Name for Class A Franchise
Bradenton is buzzing about their new Class A team. The Bradenton Herald is running a story about what goes into the teams nickname, specifically the Pirates. There is also a poll with suggestions for the teams new name. Let’s check it out. It is Election Day. Names on the ...
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
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
Some Links and Things...
Some Links and Things...
northsidenotch.com — - Mark from Fantasy Baseball Hot Stove has an interview with our recent 1st round pick Tony... Sanchez. In it, Sanchez discusses his plate approach, calling pitches, the Pirates future, and other things. It's definitely worth the click over there.- John Perroto is back at it. His Pirates coverage ... (more) Some Links and Things...
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