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The Lynchburg Hillcats are no more
The Lynchburg Hillcats are no more
Well, sort of. They are still there, they just won't be the Pirates' affiliate anymore. The Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to swap their High-A teams. This means the Reds will move into Lynchburg, and the Pirates will now have their High-A team in Bradenton and will play in the ...
From Sarasota to Lynchburg (sort of)
cincinnati.com — The Reds are selling the their Florida State League affiliate to the Pirates. The Sarasota Reds will... become the Bradenton Reds. To replace the high Single-A team, the Reds will take over the Pirates’ Lynchburg team in the Carolina League. All ... (more) From Sarasota to Lynchburg (sort of)
Pirates Prospect Tony Sanchez On the Hot Seat
fantasybaseballhotstove.blogspot.com — Tony Sanchez was taken fourth overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates this past June. He was a freshman... at Boston College while I was a senior there and was kind enough to do a little Q & A with Fantasy Baseball Hot Stove. If you want to check out some ... (more) Pirates Prospect Tony Sanchez On the Hot Seat
Pittsburgh Pirates Halloween Party Pictures
Pittsburgh Pirates Halloween Party Pictures
rumbunter.com — The 2009 Pittsburgh Pirate Halloween Party should be a great time. What will each each of our... favorite Pirates dress up as this Halloween? Well, if some of our Rum Bunter readers were the costume designers…. Bob Nutting as Balloon Boy Most fans suggested the Pirates owner hop in the ... (more) Pittsburgh Pirates Halloween Party Pictures
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