buccofans.com - 6/14/2009
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B.U.C.C.O. Fans.com looks at the current structure of major league baseball and comes to the conclusion that the Pittsburgh Pirates won't have as easy of a time winning like the Penguins and Steelers, unless MLB sees some major changes.
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
2009 Pirates are better than 2008 Pirates
buccofans.com 6/15/2009 — After 63 games, the 2009 Pittsburgh Pirates are 30-33, similar to the 30-33 start by the 2008 Pirates. Despite the 2008 version having guys like Jason Bay and Xavier Nady on the team, B.U.C.C.O. Fans.com argues that the 2009 version is better.
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: Home field advantage
buccofans.com 6/23/2009 — 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: Funding the 2009 Draft
buccofans.com 5/30/2009 — With the Pittsburgh Pirates after the top Dominican prospect, Miguel Angel Sano, and holding several top picks in the 2009 MLB draft, B.U.C.C.O. Fans.com looks at ways the Pirates can fund the draft, including looking ahead to the 2010 payroll.
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.
Pirates 9, Tigers 3 —
NYT > Baseball 6/14/2009
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Freddy Sanchez hit a grand slam and Adam LaRoche added a solo home run as the Pittsburgh Pirates used a rare power surge to defeat the Detroit Tigers 9-3 Saturday night.