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It's in the Minors
bucsdugout.com - 1/7/2009
It's in the Minors
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Why didn't the Pirates just give this guy seventeen million? (Photo: Scott Ableman) I can't blame any fan for being frustrated with the Pirates' losing ways, because we're all frustrated. But I still find this letter a little annoying. I believe the Pirates are doing a wonderful job ...
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 20 Prospects for 2009
minorleagueball.com - 1/2/2009
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 20 Prospects for 2009
— minorleagueball.com — Age relative to league isn't everything. . . Pittsburgh Pirates Top 20 Prospects for 2009   All grades are EXTREMELY PRELIMINARY and subject to change. Don’t get too worried about exact rankings at this point, especially once you ... (more) Pittsburgh Pirates Top 20 Prospects for 2009

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post-gazette.com - 1/9/2009
Pirates might look to Pearce for power option
— post-gazette.com — With Rocco Baldelli lost, the Pirates will continue to look to outside options -- free agency or a trade -- for their coveted right-handed, power-hitting outfielder, general manager Neal Huntington said yesterday. But he also stressed that they could ... (more) Pirates might look to Pearce for power option

Comments vote down Where Have You Gone, Andy Van Slyke? found this 1/9/2009found this
piraterevolution.com - 1/7/2009
Does it Matter if the Pirates Win in 2009? Of course not.
— piraterevolution.com — Authors from six different blogs chime in on a multimedia post focused on one topic: If the Pirates experience another 90-loss season in 2009, will you feel any differently about the direction the team is going? Does this season matter? (more) Does it Matter if the Pirates Win in 2009? Of course not.

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Wednesday’s Bucco Bits
Raise the Jolly Roger — ... ] and [Bucs Dugout] both have their usual “here’s the front office’s plan, this is why it’s smart (even though we’re going to stink in ‘09 and I don’t blame you for cancelling your tickets), and we’re on the right path to building a winning team.” posts up and as always, they are both excellent. [ ...

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