Tag Archives: Matt Diaz
The Pittsburgh Pirates 2011 Trade Market
This is part two of a three part 2011 season preview. The other two parts are below: 1. 19 Things to Watch For in 2011 2. The Pittsburgh Pirates 2011 Trade… Read more
Will a Starter Emerge From Indy’s Outfield?
Two of the three outfield spots in Pittsburgh look promising for the long term, with Andrew McCutchen under control through the 2015 season, and Jose Tabata under control through the… Read more
Why Overbay addition should not keep Bowker, Pearce off the field
Many Pirates fans were angry when the team signed Lyle Overbay earlier this week, because he will likely take playing time from younger players. But I’m not sure his addition should necessarily keep those younger players off the field.
The Off-Season Additions and the Prospects in the Wings
The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the 2011 off-season with holes at first base, right field, shortstop, and the starting rotation. So far they have added Lyle Overbay to fill the first… Read more
The Pirates Have Upgraded, But How Much?
In 2004 I was in college, and at the same time managing a local movie theatre. Because of this job, I saw movie previews all the time, knew the release… Read more
Matt Diaz Signing Official and Contract Details
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made the Matt Diaz signing official, inking the outfielder to a two-year deal. We learned Diaz’s role in 2011 after the Lyle Overbay signing earlier today,… Read more
Poll: Winter Meetings Additions
The Pittsburgh Pirates added four players during the Winter Meetings this past week, signing Kevin Correia, Matt Diaz, and Scott Olsen, and selecting Josh Rodriguez in the Rule 5 draft…. Read more
2010 Winter Meetings Recap
The Major League Baseball Winter Meetings are clearly a big deal. All you have to do is look at the amount of transactions and news around the league over the… Read more
Winter Meetings Notebook: Rule 5 Draft Preview
Day three of the winter meetings wrapped up without any moves being made by the Pittsburgh Pirates, although we did have several rumors and updates about players the Pirates are… Read more
Matt Diaz Contract Information
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Matt Diaz to a two year deal last night, and today we learned that the deal is for $4.25 M, with no option years. Still no… Read more
