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Monthly Archives: October, 2011

Cubs Agree to Deal With Theo Epstein

The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a five year deal with current Boston Red Sox General Manager Theo Epstein, according to John Dennis of...

This Date in Pirates History: October 12

On this date in 1906, Hall of Famer Joe Cronin was born. He signed with Pittsburgh as a free agent in 1925 and played...

2012 Free Agent Options: Shortstop

Heading in to the off-season, the Pittsburgh Pirates will have an interesting decision to make at the shortstop position.  They have an option for...

Arizona Fall League Recap: 10/11

The Mesa Solar Sox won 3-2 today against the Scottsdale Scorpions.  Robbie Grossman was the only Pirates prospect to play this afternoon, going 1-for-4...

Charlie Morton Out Six Months After Hip Surgery

Pittsburgh Pirates right handed pitcher Charlie Morton had successful surgery today to repair a torn labrum in his left hip.  The recovery time for...

Pittsburgh Pirates 2011 Position Recap: Shortstop

The Pittsburgh Pirates came in to the 2011 season looking for a long term option to emerge at the shortstop position.  They had signed...

Team USA Heads To Round Two

USA  5,  Panama  0 It took a near-miracle, but Team USA is heading to Round Two of the World Cup/Pan Am tournament.  After Team USA's...

This Date in Pirates History: October 11

On this date in 1972 the Pirates lost game five of the NLCS to the Cincinnati Reds by a 4-3 score. Not only was...

Arizona Fall League Recap: 10/10

The Mesa Solar Sox lost 4-3 to the Scottsdale Scorpions. Robbie Grossman started in right field and batted leadoff.  Grossman went 2-for-5 with an RBI....

2012 Free Agent Options: Catcher

Earlier today I reviewed the 2011 catching position for the Pittsburgh Pirates, with a look towards the 2012 season.  The Pirates will enter the...

Pittsburgh Pirates 2011 Position Recap: Catcher

The 2011 Pittsburgh Pirates saw eight catchers play at least one game behind the plate.  That was mostly due to injuries to Ryan Doumit...

This Date in Pirates History: October 10

On this date in 1960 the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the New York Yankees in game five of the World Series by a score of...

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