Tag Archives: DJ Carrasco
One Year Ago: January Bullpen Additions
In December 2009 the Pittsburgh Pirates non-tendered Matt Capps, following a season where the closer put up a 5.80 ERA in 54.1 innings. At the time of the move, the… Read more
2010 Trade Deadline Recap
The 2010 trade deadline was kind of surreal. In previous years, I would check MLB Trade Rumors several times a day, always trying to keep up with the latest rumors… Read more
Pirates option Lincoln, DFA Donnelly
The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned starting pitcher Brad Lincoln to AAA after today’s start, and have designated Brendan Donnelly for assignment. Lincoln was called up in the middle of June,… Read more
Carrasco Is Cashing In
D.J. Carrasco plays many roles in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen. He pitches long relief when a starter goes down early. He’s a mop up guy when the team is either… Read more
Trade Rumors: Dodgers, Carrasco, Chulk, Phillies, Lewis
Nothing like trade rumors as the July 31st trade deadline nears… -As mentioned earlier today, the Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in Paul Maholm. Buster Olney of ESPN reports that… Read more
Trading From the Bullpen in 2010
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made a ton of trades in the last two seasons, dealing away seven of their eight starting position players from Opening Day 2008, along with plenty… 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
Pirates Notebook: Rotation Woes
The Pirates have some interesting situations coming up in the next week with their starting rotation. Charlie Morton is scheduled to make the start tomorrow against the Astros, and Zach… Read more
Jakubauskas to start Saturday?
Chris Jakubauskas was pulled from his start tonight in Indianapolis and replaced with Jeff Karstens, which means he could very well be the starter on Saturday. No official announcement has… Read more
Pirates Notebook: I Love the Bullpen
If there’s one thing I like about the 7-5 start to the season, it’s the bullpen. I’m very comfortable with this bullpen when the Pirates are holding a lead, or… Read more
