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Wilson says he is 'beyond tired' of such trades
The pattern has become familiar: The Pirates make a trade, a popular player leaves, and the remaining players complain. And, of the latter group, shortstop Jack Wilson invariably stands at the forefront.
Pittsburgh Pirates players question timing of trades
Pittsburgh Pirates players question timing of trades
sports.espn.go.com — The reaction in the Pirates clubhouse to Tuesday's trades wasn't as vocal as it was when Nate... McLouth was dealt to the Braves last month. But that doesn't mean Pirates players were happy with the timing. (more) Pittsburgh Pirates players question timing of trades
First to Third: Welcome to Trade Season
First to Third: Welcome to Trade Season
sportsjudge.blogspot.com — Earlier this week, the Pirates continued their annual dismantling, sending Nyjer Morgan, Sean Burnett, and Eric Hinske... packing, this coming after Nate McLouth was dealt to the Braves. Mark DeRosa was sent to the Cardinals this week as teams continue to scour MLB looking for that "last piece ... (more) First to Third: Welcome to Trade Season
Pirates' Jack Wilson Sorry For Being Honest...and Correct
Pirates' Jack Wilson Sorry For Being Honest...and Correct
deuceofdavenport.com — Pittsburgh Pirates' shortstop Jack Wilson might've gotten in a bit of trouble yesterday with his team ,... as he issued an apology to the management for saying that he was “beyond tired of such moves” in reference to the team's several, recent trades, including Tuesday's deal with the Washington ... (more) Pirates' Jack Wilson Sorry For Being Honest...and Correct
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Jack Wilson is lonely, angry and unreasonable
3:10 To Joba — Jack Wilson is the longtest tenured player on the Pirates. I suppose this entitles him to a level of misery that the rest of the world can hardly begin to fathom. What I cannot begrudge him is his unwillingness to be realistic and umm... sane. After the Pirates again traded away players to other teams, Wilson sounded off to let management know he wasn't happy with seeing his teammates and friends headed to other locations. Take it away, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: This time, Wilson, the Pirates' most tenured player, described ...

Pirates SS Jack Wilson Apologizes For Being Right
TheScore.com Blog — ... “They're trying to achieve winning baseball in Pittsburgh. The biggest question is: When is that going to be? When do things start turning around? It's just hard for guys who have been here and seen these exact same trades happen and seen it absolutely do nothing,” said Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson on Tuesday, their longest-tenured player, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Wilson described himself as “beyond, beyond tired” of trades like the ones that sent Nyjer Morgan and Sean Burnett to the Washington Nationals for failed prospect Lastings Milledge, and that sent Eric ...

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Jack Wilson apologizes for critical commentsESPN.com - MLB 7/2/2009
Jack Wilson apologized for comments critical of the Pirates' latest trade.
Pirates' Wilson sorry for panning deals (AP)Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 7/2/2009
Shortstop Jack Wilson apologized to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday for criticizing the team's latest trades, saying his frustration at losing three more teammates made it seem as if he were angry at his own club. Wilson was clearly upset after ...
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