buccofans.com - 6/23/2009
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B.U.C.C.O. Fans.com looks at the drastic home/road splits for the Pittsburgh Pirates this year, plus the signing of second round pick Victor Black, and a review of how the Pirates have improved so far by trading Nate McLouth.
Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Big Weekend for the Pirates
buccofans.com 6/27/2009 — 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.
2009 Pittsburgh Pirates Draft Preview
buccofans.com 6/8/2009 — B.U.C.C.O. Fans.com previews the 2009 draft for the Pittsburgh Pirates, with the ideal pick for the Pirates' #4 selection in the first round, a look at some players who could fall to the Pirates in the second round, and an answer to the question on whether the Pirates will draft based on signability
Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Pittsburgh Moneyball
buccofans.com 6/7/2009 — B.U.C.C.O. Fans.com looks at some recent trends by the makeup of the Pittsburgh Pirates roster, and wonders if the Pirates are attempting their own version of "Moneyball". Also a look at some draft prospects, such as Kyle Gibson, Dustin Ackley, and Jacob Turner.
Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Long wait until August 17th
buccofans.com 6/13/2009 — After the signing of first round pick Tony Sanchez, B.U.C.C.O. Fans.com thinks that it will be a long wait before the Pittsburgh Pirates sign the rest of their top draft picks, with the next big signing in Pittsburgh possibly being Miguel Angel Sano.
Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Back to the Futures
buccofans.com 7/12/2009 — With Pedro Alvarez and Brad Lincoln representing the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2009 MLB Futures Game, B.U.C.C.O. Fans.com decided to look at past Pirates representatives, and current Pirates who were former participants, plus some studs and duds from prior years.
Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Five Big Surprises
buccofans.com 7/6/2009 — B.U.C.C.O. Fans.com looks at five surprise prospects that have emerged this year for the Pittsburgh Pirates, including starting pitcher Rudy Owens, and a few recent international signings.
Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Who is the next to go?
buccofans.com 6/5/2009 — Following the surprising Nate McLouth trade, B.U.C.C.O. Fans.com wonders who else could be dealt this year. Some of the names could be a surprise. Also more reactions to the McLouth trade, and a look at whether there is much of a downgrade from McLouth to Andrew McCutchen.
Pirates Still Aren't Close
bucsdugout.com 6/17/2009 — The Post-Gazette editorial page continues its commentary on the Pirates . I'd rather not comment on these sorts of things, but because of the impact a P-G editorial can have on public opinion, I'll add my two cents.
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