Saying goodbye to two favorites
raisethejollyroger.com 7/30/2009 — Today marked the end of an era for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In many ways, that’s a great thing. It essentially completes the process of stripping the team down to its bare bones and starting over–something that hasn’t been done during all 17 years of losing. Friday’s ...

Pirates Wont Share The Loot
mysportsrumors.com 7/20/2009 — With the trade deadline approaching the Pittsburgh Pirates are continuing their stingy ways. Contract negotiations with middle infielders Freddy Sanchez and Jack Wilson are at a stand still and both are now expected to hit the trade market. General Manager Neal Huntington said, “They feel ...

The Freewheelin' Neal Huntington
hyzduhq.blogspot.com 7/30/2009 — Today was one heck of a busy day for the Bucs as a whirlwind of activity came and went in what was a matter of hours, and this is without the game that happened as well. The long await trade of Jack Wilson finally happened, and when it did, I almost did not believe that it actually happened. I ...

Pirates Notebook: Sanchez trade will not be easy
post-gazette.com 7/21/2009 — All was atypically quiet on the Jack Wilson/Freddy Sanchez front yesterday, with neither player hearing back from the Pirates after general manager Neal Huntington said Sunday he would be open to new contract talks.

Time for Pirates to Trade Sanchez, Wilson
downswinging.com 7/20/2009 — There’s a good chance double-play combo in Pittsburgh is going to be a little different next year. The Pirates have announced that contract negotiations with their two 31-year old middle infielders, Freddy Sanchez and Jack Wilson, have both individually stalled. The Pirates have a club ...

The Pirates are jerking Sanchez, Wilson and their fans around
bases.newsvine.com 7/20/2009 — On Friday I relayed the news of the contract offers given by the Pirates to Freddy Sanchez and Jack Wilson. When I did, I said "I can't recall an instance of Pirates' GM Neal Huntington playing games with players." Well, here's an instance of it:

Breaking Up the Band
fangraphs.com 7/22/2009 — Neil Huntington’s attempt to look like a nice guy ended up with him looking like a bit of a jerk, as details on the contract extensions for Jack Wilson and Freddy Sanchez came to light. I’m not here to suggest that giving long-term deals ...

Mariners, Pirates make seven-player deal (and M’s chip in another trade)
hardballtimes.com 7/29/2009 — The Seattle Mariners and Pittsburgh Pirates pulled off what could be considered a surprising trade Wednesday. The Pirates shipped out shortstop Jack Wilson and starter Ian Snell for (deep breath...) shortstop Ronny Cedeno, first baseman Jeff Clement and right-handed pitching prospects Aaron ...

Strange Situations in the Steel City
raisethejollyroger.com 7/20/2009 — The clubhouse and the offices of PNC Park are probably some pretty awkward places to be right now… The Jack/Freddy talks: After rumors of a possible trade of Jack and Freddy heating up, the outcry was loud and clear. Management responded by offering extensions, which were quickly ...

No One Likes the Pirates
mlbnotebook.com 7/20/2009 — Yesterday, MLBTR reported that both Freddy Sanchez and Jack Wilson turned down contract extensions from the Pirates. Sanchez, 31, received an offer for a two-year extension worth $10MM. Wilson, also 31, received an offer for a two-year, $8MM extension. Both extensions would have voided the ...

A Gameshow Idea: Name That Pittsburgh Pirate — Bleacher Report - MLB 7/30/2009
You have about as good a shot at naming the Pirates in the photo above from the 1897 team (who appropriately had a losing record as well: 60-71) as you would being able to shout out tomorrow's starting lineup without peeking in a program or using the ...

Mariners acquire Wilson, Snell from Pirates — USATODAY.com MLB - Top Stories 7/30/2009
The Seattle Mariners have acquired shortstop Jack Wilson and right-handed pitcher Ian Snell from the Pittsburgh Pirates for shortstop ...

Mike Lowell reminds all he's still a hit at plate — Red Sox & MLB - BostonHerald.com 7/30/2009
The arrival of Adam LaRoche from Pittsburgh immediately called into question what this would mean for Mike Lowell. Ever since the former Pirate joined the Red Sox, Lowell...

Rangers impressed by trade for Wilson — Major League Baseball News 7/30/2009
It takes a good shortstop to know one, and Omar Vizquel, one of the best of all time, believes the Mariners hit the jackpot on Wednesday when they acquired Jack Wilson from the Pirates.

Still in Progress at Press Time... — Bleacher Report - MLB 7/30/2009
Jack Wilson , we hardly knew you. Hardly knew you outside of Pittsburgh, that is. The Bucs shipped Wilson and pitcher Ian Snell to the Seattle Mariners today in exchange for five minor leaguers. At this point, Pittsburgh Pirate fans ...