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Pirates Notebook: No Reason Meek’s Velocity Won’t Return
BRADENTON, Fla. –Right-hander Evan Meek is working on getting back to the All-Star pitcher that he was in 2010. After posting a 2.14 ERA over 70 appearances in 2010, Meek… Read more
Morton Makes Grapefruit League Debut in Bucs Two-Hit Loss to Phillies
BRADENTON, Fla. – Right-hander Charlie Morton made his Grapefruit League debut against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday at McKechnie Field. Although scattering four hits over his outing, Morton was able to… Read more
Michael McKenry Entering the Season as the Backup Catcher
BRADENTON, Fla. — When catcher Michael McKenry headed south for spring training this year, he was in a much different situation than the year prior. McKenry attended camp with the… Read more
Bucs Bats Combine for 18 Hits in 10-3 Win
SARASOTA, Fla. — After combining for 12 hits over their first two games this spring, the Pirates bats belted out 18 hits off the Baltimore Oriole’s pitchers in the 10-3… Read more
Nutting has Very High Expectations for 2012
BRADENTON — Bob Nutting, the Pirates Chairman of the Board, addressed the team this morning at Pirate City. His message this year was different from a year prior –the expectations… Read more
McKenry Focused on Getting Better Today
BRADENTON — Last season was a struggle at the plate for catcher Michael McKenry. Over 58 games with the Pirates in 2011, McKenry, nicknamed “The Fort”, hit .222 with 17… Read more
