Tag Archives: Gaby Sanchez
Links: Are the Pirates For Real?
Every year it seems like there’s one surprise team that everyone starts talking about early in the season. The Pirates have been a surprise team in each of the previous… Read more
Is Stetson Allie a Future All-Star, Platoon Player, or Minor League Director?
Stetson Allie has been one of the best stories in the Pirates’ minor league system this year. I get asked all the time why he’s not a top 20 prospect… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Jeff Karstens Talks Rehab, Role With Team
Pitcher Jeff Karstens threw a bullpen session Tuesday afternoon in his continued rehabilitation back to the Major Leagues. Karstens is scheduled to make another rehab start Thursday or Friday. In… Read more
First Pitch: Garrett Jones/Gaby Sanchez Could be the New Moneyball
I’ve talked about platoons a lot this week, first questioning whether Travis Snider should be in a platoon, then pointing out all of the different platoon candidates the Pirates have…. Read more
First Pitch: Who Wants to Hit a Left-Hander?
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a problem. The team has four spots on the field which could require a platoon, due to the fact that they have so many players who… Read more
Pirates Keep Rolling with 6-4 Win Over Phillies
The Pirates’ offense jumped on starter Cliff Lee and the Phillies’ relievers for 14 hits for a 6-4 win Thursday afternoon. Add in the fact that manager Clint Hurdle made… Read more
Pirates Win Thanks to an Improved McDonald and Strong Lineup Construction
Tonight wasn’t the type of game you’d normally expect the Pirates to win. It’s not the type of matchup you’d expect any team to win. On one side you had… Read more
First Pitch: The Pirates Need to Play Travis Snider
We’re one game into the season, and already there’s a decision made by Clint Hurdle to second guess. The Pirates started Gaby Sanchez over Travis Snider today, putting Garrett Jones… Read more
Bats Fail Burnett in 3-1 Opening Day Loss
If before Monday’s season opener at PNC Park against the Chicago Cubs someone told you A.J. Burnett would have 10 strikeouts and the Pirates’ bullpen would not allow a hit,… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates 2013 Season Preview: The Infield
With Opening Day less than a week away and Spring Training coming to a close in Florida, it seems like an appropriate time to take a look at what the… Read more
