Tag Archives: Steve Pearce
Versatility should provide benefits
Between Pittsburgh and Triple-A Indianapolis, the Pirates have a group of eight position players fighting for about five spots in the everyday lineup. Obviously, not all will pan out, but it is difficult to determine exactly which ones will succeed long-term. Luckily, each player comes with some versatility, which gives management some options when filling out a future lineup card.
The Upcoming Roster Crunch
The Pirates have some interesting decisions to make in the next few weeks. It’s very likely that Neil Walker, Brad Lincoln, Jose Tabata, and Pedro Alvarez could be called up… Read more
Church stealing valuable playing time
Ryan Church has started 12 of the past 14 games in which he has been available. Why would a rebuilding team give the majority of available playing time to a 31-year-old, well established 4th outfielder who is struggling, while younger players with uncertain talent levels watch from the bench? It does not make sense.
Beware the “Quad-A” label
Despite impressive Triple-A production, both Jeff Clement and Steve Pearce have failed in limited major league opportunities. Does that mean they are Quad-A players, simply unable to make that jump? Will Neil Walker go down that same path?
Pirates call up Pearce, Donnelly to the DL
The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially called up Steve Pearce, and have placed Brendan Donnelly on the 15-day disabled list with a left oblique strain. Donnelly’s move was retroactive to April… Read more
Steve Pearce to be called up
Indianapolis Indians announcer Scott McCauley is reporting that the Pittsburgh Pirates will call up Steve Pearce. It was assumed that Neil Walker would be called up after being pulled in… Read more
Pearce coming from Indy
Jen Langosch reports that Steve Pearce will be recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis tomorrow.
April Prospects Rundown: Indianapolis Indians
The Indianapolis Indians had an interesting month. Three of the top prospects in the farm system, Pedro Alvarez, Jose Tabata, and Brad Lincoln, were expected to be the best players…. Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates Prospect Watch 4/30/10
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS (AAA) Indianapolis lost 7-6 to Pawtucket. Brad Lincoln had a rough start, allowing six runs on seven hits in six innings, with four walks and three strikeouts. Lincoln… Read more
Notes: Brandon Jones, Brian Burres, Jeff Karstens
A few notes from today after a great win against the Brewers… -Brandon Jones has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Indianapolis, according to Dejan Kovacevic. So not much… Read more
