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Andrew McCutchen’s hit location

Andrew McCutchen had a very solid sophomore year in 2010, but he experienced an extended slump around midseason that dragged his overall numbers down a bit. Anecdotally, at least to my eyes, he seemed to be a little pull-happy during this period. Unfortunately, I could not quantify this.

The 40-60-80 Arbitration Rule

Over the last few days I've been looking at the possible benefit of being a Super Two eligible player.  It started when I noticed...

The Benefit of Being a Super Two

On Friday the list of Super Two players came out, with an unprecedented low cut-off of two years and 122 days used to determine...

Andrew McCutchen and Super Two

Yesterday, Tim Williams of Pirates Prospects noted that this year’s cut-off for Super Two arbitration eligible players is about eight days earlier than it has ever been before. There is now a strong possibility of Andrew McCutchen reaching arbitration a year earlier than expected.

A Possible Wrench in the Extension Hopes for McCutchen

Wondering why the Pittsburgh Pirates took so long to promote Pedro Alvarez to the majors this year?  Perhaps it was due to the new...

Poor showing for Pirates in Fielding Bible Awards

The 2010 winners of the Fielding Bible Awards were announced today, along with the complete voting tallies. Unsurprisingly, no Pirates defenders took home an award. Scanning the lists of players receiving votes, very few Pirates were even considered.

2010 Position Recap: Center Field

The Pirates didn't have many positions that were locked down from the start of the 2010 season, but center field was one of them....

The Unfair Treatment of UZR

Go to any Pittsburgh Pirates forum and you'll see some variation of the following conversation: Fan #1: Ronny Cedeno is a horrible shortstop. Fan #2: According...

Pirates sign Taillon, Allie

It is frustrating being a Pirates fan. Most nights conclude with a disgusted shut-down of the television, followed by nightmares of mental and physical errors. Loss after loss piles onto your shoulders. But for one night, it felt good to be a Pirates fan.

McCutchen leaves game with bruised neck

Andrew McCutchen left tonight's game after being hit in the neck with a fastball. McCutchen passed all preliminary tests and was officially listed as day-to-day.

McCutchen scratched from lineup

Andrew McCutchen is a late scratch from today's lineup. The Pirates' centerfielder reinjured his right shoulder on Wednesday night while making a leaping catch against the outfield fence, and the injury flared up this afternoon during batting practice. Jose Tabata took his spot in the lineup. McCutchen is listed as day to day.

McCutchen back in the lineup

Andrew McCutchen is returning to the lineup today, one week after injuring his shoulder making a diving catch.