Tag Archives: Charlie Morton
The fall of Charlie Morton
Charlie Morton was a polarizing figure among Pirates fans and Pittsburgh media members during the first month of the season. His ERA was in double-digits, but his peripheral stats indicated that he was among the unluckiest pitchers in baseball. Since then, he has simply been mediocre. Right now, he is struggling just to stand out against Triple-A competition.
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 7/9/10
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS (AAA) Indianapolis lost 10-9 to Columbus. Charlie Morton pitched six innings, allowing seven runs, three earned, on nine hits, with a walk and two strikeouts. Steven Jackson allowed… 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
Tons of Injury Updates
A ton of injured to update today… -Charlie Morton has been activated from the 15-day disabled list, and has been optioned to AAA. Morton struggled big time in the majors… Read more
Pirates formally assign Morton to Indianapolis
The Pirates removed Charlie Morton from the disabled list and formally optioned him to Triple-A. Morton made five rehab starts with Indianapolis while on the disabled list.
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 6/29/10
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS (AAA) Indianapolis lost to Columbus 7-3. Charlie Morton went 3.1 innings, allowing five runs, four earned, on seven hits, with three walks and three strikeouts. Steven Jackson went… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 6/24/10
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS (AAA) Indianapolis beat Durham 9-1, led by a great outing by Charlie Morton. Morton pitched a complete game, allowing just one run on two hits, with a walk… Read more
Daniel McCutchen to start Saturday?
The Pittsburgh Pirates still don’t have a starter for Saturday, although it’s looking more and more like that starter will be Daniel McCutchen. Charlie Morton would be the only other… Read more
Justin Thomas and Steven Jackson called up
According to Dejan Kovacevic, the Pittsburgh Pirates may have called up right handed pitcher Steven Jackson, and purchased the contract of left handed pitcher Justin Thomas. Thomas will take one… Read more
