bucstradewinds.net - 8/8/2009
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I was just informed by General Manager Neal Huntington this morning that I cleared waiver and have been traded to Cleveland for a pair of young prospects who type in the mid 90 WPS in the Micro Blogging League. Bucs Trade Winds will become Tribe Smoke Signals as part of the trade. ...
Analysis of a Fire Sale: The Pittsburgh Pirates, Pt. 3
beyondtheboxscore.com 8/30/2009 —
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by David Zalubowski - AP
Pirates starter Charlie Morton appears to be a critical acquisition in Pittsburgh's trading spree.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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I’m back…can we win now?
raisethejollyroger.com 8/9/2009 — When I left Pittsburgh, the Pirates took the first two games of the Nationals series. Then, I went on a week-long Caribbean cruise (which was awesome, by the way). Each morning, I’d wake up and see on Sportscenter that we lost. The Pirates went 0-7 during my time out of the country. They ...
All Hail The Remaining Pirates Fans
bootleggersports.com 7/30/2009 — Get these 4 major league fans for 1 minor league fan and a fan to be named later!
Is there anyone out there who would like to dispute my claim that Pittsburgh Pirates fans are the most die-hard fans in sports? The franchise is on its way to their 17th straight losing season. They ...
Pirates 2009 Draft Recap
raisethejollyroger.com 8/20/2009 — Here’s [ what I said after Day 1 of the 2009 draft ]. The Pirates had the fourth overall pick and made three other selections later that night:
Can’t say I’m thrilled with what the Bucs did in day 1 of the draft. Don’t get me wrong–it’s no fiasco like passing on Matt Wieters in ‘07, but ...
Not So Prospect Flashback
hyzduhq.blogspot.com 7/29/2009 — Luis Torres RHP 5’10 175 B:R T:R Born: 6/6/80 Signed: Out of Dominican Republic by Pirates 2/20/98 Despite his small build, Torres was long considered to be the hardest thrower in the system (key word being ...
I believe in the Pittsburgh Pirates
whygavs.com 9/8/2009 — "I," she told him, "Can believe anything . You have no idea what I can believe."
"Really?"
"I can believe things that are true and I can believe things that aren't true and I can believe things where nobody knows if they're true or not ..."
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Talk With A Pirate Day
azsnakepit.com 8/4/2009 —
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by Keith Srakocic - AP
With the city skyline and the lights of PNC Park in front of him, former Pirate Jack Wilson warms up.
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The trading of ...
Wednesday Notes: Driving to Pittsburgh
northsidenotch.com 8/12/2009 — Once again, I'll be in Pittsburgh until Sunday. Hopefully things won't be as hectic as they normally are when I am home and will still be able to do all the posts I would like to have.Pirates 7, Rockies 3The Pirates ended their 8-game losing streak Tuesday night with a 7-3 win. Ross Ohlendorf ...
Gameday #116 at Cubs
raisethejollyroger.com 8/15/2009 — Pirates (46-69) at Cubs (59-55)
1:05–Wrigley Field, Chicago
TV: FSN Pittsburgh, CSN
[ Here is the MLB Gameday ]
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It’s hard for me to admit, but lately my rooting ...
Murray Chass makes negative sense
hardballtimes.com 9/16/2009 — In honor of FJM's triumphant return to the interwebs today, I want to go ahead and put together my own FJM-style piece (call it Ken Tremendous Karaoke, if you will) on the one and the only, Murray Chass. After reading Dak's whooping of the guy earlier today, I felt compelled to check out Chass's ...