Tag Archives: John Grabow
2009 Pirates are better than 2008 Pirates
At the end of the season last year, after watching the Pirates go 17-37 to finish the final two months of the season, there was little hope in the 2009… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Who is the next to go?
I did my write up of the Nate McLouth trade last night. After thinking about it some more I guess my biggest problem is the timing. From what I read… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Extending Zach Duke
Zach Duke has been outstanding this year. Coming in to the season I didn’t think too highly of Duke. Since putting up a 1.81 ERA in 14 starts at the… Read more
Pirates Notebook: The Dominican Debate
Dejan Kovacevic of the PPG wrote last week about top Dominican prospect Miguel Angel Sano, who I like to call Hanley Pujols, and the Pirates currently positioned on the inside… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Seriously, extend Jack Wilson
I like Jack Wilson. I like his defense. I like his hustle. I like seeing him turn double plays (my favorite play in baseball). So you may think that when… Read more
2009 Pirates Preview: To trade or not to trade?
Last year the Pirates made two major trades, dealing outfielders Jason Bay and Xavier Nady, plus left handed reliever Damaso Marte, in an attempt to give the farm system a… Read more
Ohman spells the end to one pitcher
The Pirates have increased their pursuit of left handed reliever Will Ohman, according to DK at the PBC Blog, by offering Ohman an offer with an option year attached. Ohman… Read more
The Perfect John Grabow Trade
The writing is on the wall for John Grabow’s future as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Grabow is in his final year of arbitration, making $2.3 M this year,… Read more
Spring Training Battles: Bullpen
The bullpen is an area that Pirates’ GM Neal Huntington doesn’t like to spend a lot of money on. I’m in agreement with this strategy. All it takes is a… Read more
Does Will Ohman make sense?
The Pirates are reportedly one of three teams to have interest in left handed reliever Will Ohman, with the Marlins and Padres being the other two teams. Dejan Kovacevic of… Read more