Tag Archives: Erik Kratz
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 to call up Argenis Diaz and Jeff Clement
According to Jennifer Langosch, the Pittsburgh Pirates are set to call up infielders Argenis Diaz and Jeff Clement from AAA. This is very interesting, as it indicates a potentially big trade… Read more
Pirates to acquire Chris Snyder
According to John Perrotto via Twitter, the Pittsburgh Pirates will acquire catcher Chris Snyder from the Arizona Diamondbacks once MLB approves the amount of cash being sent to the Pirates… Read more
Pirates put Ryan Doumit on the DL
The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed catcher Ryan Doumit on the 15-day disabled list with a concussion, and have recalled catcher Jason Jaramillo from Indianapolis. Doumit was injured yesterday in a… Read more
Doumit out after foul tip
Ryan Doumit is out of the lineup tonight after a foul tip struck his mask in last night’s game. Erik Kratz will start in his place. Doumit may be available to pinch-hit.
Notes: Milledge, Church, Russell, Kratz, Heredia, Penn, Moreno
Catching up on the weekend notes… -The platoon is over between Lastings Milledge and Ryan Church. I posted about a week ago that Church shouldn’t be stealing playing time from… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 7/14/10
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS (AAA) Indianapolis was off for the AAA All-Star Game. Erik Kratz was the lone representative. He went 0-for-1, then was called up to the majors. ALTOONA CURVE (AA)… Read more
Kratz to join the Pirates
As expected, the Pirates will promote Triple-A catcher Erik Kratz in time for Friday’s game against the Astros. Chris Jakubauskas will likely be moved to the 60-day disabled list to make room for Kratz on the 40-man roster.
Are the Pirates Preparing For a Ryan Doumit Trade?
The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned Jason Jaramillo to AAA yesterday after the game, and will most likely call Erik Kratz up to the majors as the backup catcher in the second… Read more
Pirates demote Jason Jaramillo and Justin Thomas
The Pittsburgh Pirates demoted relief pitcher Justin Thomas and backup catcher Jason Jaramillo after the game today, just before the All-Star break. The Pirates are expected to activate Zach Duke… Read more
