Tag Archives: Steve Pearce
2011 Indianapolis Indians Preview: The Infield
Back in December I looked at the potential roster crunch that could take place in the Indianapolis Indians’ infield in 2011. With a group of talented young infield prospects making… Read more
Images From Spring Opener (Without the Squashed Manatees)
As you no doubt know, the Pirates beat up on a hapless junior college squad in their spring opener by a score of several million to one, roughly. For some… Read more
2011 Spring Training Battles: Bench
Every year the battles in Spring Training are pretty much limited to the same three areas: the 5th starter role, the bullpen, and the bench. It only makes sense that… Read more
Highlights From Frank Coonelly’s MLB.com Chat
Frank Coonelly held his monthly chat on MLB.com this afternoon. You can read the transcript here. Some of the highlights of the chat: -Coonelly mentions that the Pirates are looking… Read more
The 2011 Indianapolis Infield
Yesterday the Pittsburgh Pirates added Josh Fields on a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training. The deal is a smart move to make, as Fields will most… 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 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
Winter Meetings Notebook: Platoons
The lone move the Pittsburgh Pirates made on day two was the signing of outfielder Matt Diaz. The Pirates were reported to have interest in Diaz last week after he… Read more
2010 Pittsburgh Pirates Winter Meetings Preview
The 2010 MLB Winter Meetings kick off tomorrow, and run through Thursday afternoon, finishing off with the 2010 Rule 5 draft. Leading up to the meetings, the Pittsburgh Pirates have… Read more
Steve Pearce Granted Fourth Option Year
Rob Biertempfel reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates have been granted a fourth option year for Steve Pearce, after the first baseman/right fielder spent most of the 2010 season on the… Read more
