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Positional Breakdowns: Relief Pitcher
buccofans.com - 10/18/2009
Positional Breakdowns: Relief Pitcher
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BUCCO Fans.com looks at the relief pitching situation for the Pittsburgh Pirates, including two important issues: the struggles of Matt Capps, and the lack of left handed relief in the system.
2009 Season Recap: Positional Breakdowns
buccofans.com - 10/19/2009
2009 Season Recap: Positional Breakdowns
— buccofans.com — BUCCO Fans.com has been breaking down each position in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, looking at 2009 results... on the major league team, prospects in the system, and a look to the future starting with the 2010 season. (more) 2009 Season Recap: Positional Breakdowns

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Positional Breakdowns: Second Base
buccofans.com - 10/16/2009
Positional Breakdowns: Second Base
— buccofans.com — BUCCO Fans.com looks at the big hole at second base for the Pittsburgh Pirates after the Freddy... Sanchez trade, combined with several prospects who are too far away from the majors to fill the hole, and decides that the Pirates need to pursue a certain free agent this off-season. (more) Positional Breakdowns: Second Base

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Positional Breakdowns: First Base
buccofans.com - 10/14/2009
Positional Breakdowns: First Base
— buccofans.com — BUCCO Fans.com feels that Adam LaRoche wasn't appreciated in his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and with... LaRoche gone, Pirates fans may finally start to appreciate him, mostly due to the lack of replacement options available. (more) Positional Breakdowns: First Base

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