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WBC Notes: Taillon Looks Good Against Team USA
Jameson Taillon got the start for Team Canada against Team USA in a crucial game. He was on a 65 pitch limit due to WBC restrictions on each pitcher. The… Read more
First Pitch: Looking at the Bigger Picture
Earlier today, Grant Brisbee of SB Nation wrote about “the perfectly whelming offseason of the Pirates“. As the title indicates, the article talks about how the Pirates haven’t done much… Read more
First Pitch: Are the Free Agent Deals Really That Crazy?
We’ve seen some crazy deals this off-season. Angel Pagan received four years and $40 M. Shane Victorino signed today for three years and $39 M. You could even argue that… Read more
First Pitch: 2013 Is the Make or Break Year for Huntington and Company
Last September, Neal Huntington was given a three year extension, running through the 2014 season with a team option. This September was filled with questions of whether Huntington would be… Read more
First Pitch: The Dismal Tide
“You know, if you’d have told me 20 years ago I’d see children walking the streets of our Texas towns with green hair, bones in their noses, I just flat-out wouldn’t have believed you.” “Signs and… Read more
First Pitch: Fire Neal Huntington? Let’s Keep Perspective
The Pirates have been playing some horrible baseball lately. Five game losing streak. Two wins in their last ten games. Going 13-25 since the start of August. Take your pick,… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Jones Breaks Out Big Bat; Burnett Gets Gritty
The Pirates have struggled on both sides of the game over their recent rough stretch. But Pittsburgh showed a gritty performance on Thursday to snap their three game skid against… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Rodriguez Struggling Since Trade; Do Pirates Need to Look For Help?
Since the Pirates acquired Wandy Rodriguez from the Houston Astros for three prospects, the left-hander hasn’t pitched well. After allowing five earned runs to Los Angeles in the Pirates third… Read more
Pirates Notebook: No Quitting in the Bucs During Rough Stretch
The Pirates are going through a rough stretch. After getting shutout 11-0 to Los Angeles on Tuesday, Manager Clint Hurdle said “it is our worst patch of play probably during… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Karstens Tinkering with Curve; McDonald Gets Bumped in Rotation
Jeff Karstens has been working on some adjustments over his last several starts. Since returning from the disabled list due to a shoulder injury, which caused him to miss over… Read more
