Tag Archives: Brian Burres
Burres optioned to make room for Eveland
The Pirates demoted pitcher Brian Burres to Triple-A Indianapolis today. The move makes room for the recently acquired Dana Eveland.
Several thoughts on Charlie Morton
I didn’t get to see the start by Charlie Morton tonight, but by all accounts, I’m glad I missed it. I was actually at dinner with my family when the… Read more
Pirates go with Burres over Karstens for the rotation
With Ross Ohlendorf set to return from the disabled list tomorrow, the Pittsburgh Pirates had to make a choice between Brian Burres and Jeff Karstens for the final spot in… Read more
Karstens moving to bullpen
Jen Langosch reports that Brian Burres will remain in the rotation and Jeff Karstens will move to the bullpen when Ross Ohlendorf returns from the disabled list on Monday.
Ross Ohlendorf to return Monday
According to Dejan Kovacevic, John Russell announced that Ross Ohlendorf will return to the Pirates on Monday. Ohlendorf pitched four shutout innings in Altoona last night, and Monday would be… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Should there be concern over Alvarez?
I’ve seen several comments in the last few weeks asking whether I’m concerned over the slow start so far by Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Pedro Alvarez. After tonight’s game, Alvarez… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Baseball Needs Instant Replay
I don’t want to put a damper on today’s game, because honestly, anytime the Pirates can take a series from the Brewers, I’m all for it. As it happened today,… Read more
Notes: Brandon Jones, Brian Burres, Jeff Karstens
A few notes from today after a great win against the Brewers… -Brandon Jones has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Indianapolis, according to Dejan Kovacevic. So not much… Read more
Pirates name Burres as Thursday’s starter
The Pirates announced that Brian Burres will make his second start of the season on Thursday.
Pirates Notebook: Breath of Fresh Air
I was getting ready to sit down and watch the game tonight when I got called in to do some work for the Census Bureau. Luckily I’m just doing courier… Read more
