Tag Archives: Akinori Iwamura
2010 Position Recap: Second Base
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded Freddy Sanchez to the San Francisco Giants at the 2009 trade deadline, leaving a big hole at second base with no internal options at the top… Read more
Candidates To Be Removed From 40-Man Roster
This off-season the Pirates will probably face a much tougher set of roster decisions than they have in years. Several factors are coming together to create a lot of those… Read more
Indians Catapult Over Chiefs 7-5
INDIANS CATAPULT OVER CHIEFS 7-5 Tribe Jumps Ahead Early And Rallies Late For Victory SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Right fielder Brandon Moss blasted a first inning grand slam to give the… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 7/22/10
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS (AAA) Indianapolis lost to Lehigh Valley 3-2. Charlie Morton pitched six innings, allowing three runs on seven hits, with three walks and four strikeouts. Brian Bass pitched two… Read more
Why John Russell Shouldn't Be Fired
As you may already know, I don’t believe that a baseball manager has a significant impact on a baseball team. I feel that the most important thing is talent, and… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 7/11/10
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS (AAA) Indianapolis beat Toledo 6-4. Dana Eveland got the start, but had a short outing, allowing two runs on four hits in 1.2 innings, with a walk and… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 7/6/10
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS (AAA) Indianapolis beat Louisville 9-7. Jeremy Powell got the start, allowing four runs, three earned on seven hits in six innings, with no walks and five strikeouts. Daniel… Read more
June Prospects Rundown: Indianapolis Indians
The month of June almost completely depleted the Indianapolis Indians of any legit prospects. Pedro Alvarez, Jose Tabata, and Brad Lincoln were all promoted to the majors, leaving the Indianapolis lineup and rotation… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 7/4/10
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS (AAA) Indianapolis lost 4-2 to Louisville. Charlie Morton pitched five innings, allowing four runs, three earned, on four hits, with three walks and two strikeouts. Anthony Claggett pitched… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 7/3/10
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS (AAA) Indianapolis lost 2-0 to Louisville. Brian Burres pitched seven innings, allowing two runs on four hits, with no walks and three strikeouts. Steven Jackson pitched a perfect… Read more