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Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Big Weekend for the Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Big Weekend for the Pirates
B.U.C.C.O. Fans.com highlights how important this weekend will be for the Pittsburgh Pirates, with two top 2009 draft picks in town. Also, is Nyjer Morgan on his way to Washington? And prospect updates, including a solid start from Daniel Moskos.
Pirates, Nationals Discussing Swap
mlbtraderumors.com — Via Twitter , Ed Price of Fanhouse.com says the Pirates and Nationals have been discussing an outfield... swap of Nyjer Morgan for Lastings Milledge but that talks stalled when Pittsburgh asked for right handed starter Craig Stammen as well. Milledge is ... (more) Pirates, Nationals Discussing Swap
Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Nate McLouth Part 2?
Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Nate McLouth Part 2?
buccofans.com — B.U.C.C.O. Fans.com looks at whether Brandon Moss is the next Nate McLouth, the interleague success by the... 2009 Pittsburgh Pirates, an update on how Paul Maholm is better with Robinzon Diaz as his catcher, and prospect updates. (more) Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Nate McLouth Part 2?
Nats offer Milledge to Pirates for Morgan
sports.yahoo.com — The Washington Nationals offered Lastings Milledge to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Nyjer Morgan is a straight-up swap... of outfielders, according to Piratesreport.com. According to the report, Pittsburgh GM Neal Huntington apparently wants ... (more) Nats offer Milledge to Pirates for Morgan
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