Tag Archives: Jordy Mercer
Pirates Reinstate Walker, Option Jordy Mercer
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reinstated Neil Walker from the 15-day disabled list, and have optioned Jordy Mercer to Triple-A. We all saw this move coming, and I made my thoughts… Read more
First Pitch: The Pirates Should…But the Pirates Will…
I was talking with David Todd on Twitter earlier today, discussing the potential Jordy Mercer move. Yesterday on the Bucs Dugout podcast, David talked about what the Pirates will eventually… Read more
First Pitch: The Pirates Have an Easy Decision to Make With Jordy Mercer
After Jordy Mercer’s first home run today, Greg Brown said the Pirates will have a difficult decision coming up, deciding what to do with the infielder. After the second homer,… Read more
Pirates Play Game of the Year in Liriano’s Debut, Beat Mets 11-2
If the Pirates make a run for the playoffs, a real run in which they are keeping pace with the Reds and the Cardinals, look back at this game. Look… Read more
P3 Episode 3: What To Do With Alvarez, Gomez, and Mercer; Casey Sadler Interview
Episode three of The Pirates Prospects Podcast can be downloaded or streamed below. This week’s episode includes analysis from Tom Bragg (@TomBraggSports) and James Santelli (@JamesSantelli) on the Pirates, John… 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
What To Do With Jordy Mercer When Neil Walker Returns?
Neil Walker is starting a rehab assignment with the Altoona Curve on Thursday, and could be in line to rejoin the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend. Walker being out has… Read more
First Pitch: Should Travis Snider Be Starting Against Left-Handers?
It’s a question I get often: Why isn’t Travis Snider starting against left-handers? Sometimes it’s straight up. Sometimes it’s wondering if he’s really done enough to establish a trend in… Read more
Neil Walker Starts Rehab Thursday in Altoona, Could Join Pirates Over Weekend
Pirates second baseman Neil Walker will begin his rehab assignment Thursday at Double-A Altoona. Walker will play two games in Altoona, according to 93.7 The Fan’s Dan Zangrilli, starting with… Read more
Pirates Pregame: Mercer’s Role and Hurdle on Strasburg
Jordy Mercer will start at second base again today when the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Washington Nationals. Mercer, as many of you probably know by now, was called up Friday… Read more
