Tag Archives: Matt Capps
No reason to non-tender Capps
I wrote about how I felt it was a mistake to non-tender Matt Capps the other day, but there has been something that has bugged me about the whole situation… Read more
What is the market value for Matt Capps?
In the wake of the Matt Capps release, I thought I would take a stab at what his market value should be for the 2010 season. The following is Capps’… Read more
Pirates non-tender Capps
In a surprising move, the Pirates non-tendered Matt Capps last night, allowing him to become a free agent. Neal Huntington explained his reasoning, stating that he felt the money saved… Read more
Pirates made a mistake letting Capps go
All through the week it seemed to be a given that the Pittsburgh Pirates would tender a contract to all of their arbitration eligible players. Those players were Ronny Cedeno,… Read more
Pirates sign Ronny Cedeno
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed Ronny Cedeno for $1.125 M for the 2010 season, according to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Cedeno was entering his second year of arbitration,… Read more
Winter Meetings Notebook: Who to take in the Rule 5 Draft
The Pittsburgh Pirates pick second in the 2009 Rule 5 draft, which is today at 9:00 AM. With an open spot on the roster, it’s pretty much confirmed that the… Read more
40-Man Roster/Payroll Updates
A few updates regarding the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2010 40-Man roster/payroll projection: -According to Dejan Kovacevic, Bobby Crosby will make $1 M guaranteed in 2010, with $500 K in performance bonuses… Read more
Matt Capps, Bobby Crosby, Rule 5, John Russell
A few tidbits from Dejan Kovacevic at the PPG: -In John Russell’s press conference, he mentions that Matt Capps is the closer. Hopefully this means Capps will be retained going… Read more
Winter Meetings Notebook: Hot Stove Heating Up
Although nothing has been made official, the Pirates made their first major move of the Winter Meetings, nearing an agreement with free agent shortstop Bobby Crosby, formerly of the Oakland… Read more
Winter Meetings Notebook: A Quiet First Day
Is it just me, or does it seem like day one of the MLB Winter Meetings was the calm before the storm for the Pittsburgh Pirates? I don’t think the… Read more
