Tag Archives: Zach Duke
Candidates To Be Removed From 40-Man Roster
This off-season the Pirates will probably face a much tougher set of roster decisions than they have in years. Several factors are coming together to create a lot of those… Read more
The underrated Zach Duke
With Zach Duke posting a 5.32 ERA and preparing for his third and final year of arbitration, some fans have called for the Pirates to cut ties with the veteran starter after the season. Their position is that he should be traded to the highest bidder or non-tendered if there are no adequate offers, freeing those dollars for a potential free agent pitcher. This would be an unwise decision.
Calculating trade value: Zach Duke edition
We are just a bit over 24 hours from the trade deadline, and the rumors are flying left and right. That being said, after being very active leading up to the past two deadlines, the Pirates have been relatively quiet so far this year. We have already taken a look at what Paul Maholm and Garrett Jones might fetch if the front office decided to deal them. Today, let’s take a look at Zach Duke.
Trade Rumors: Garrett Jones, Javier Lopez, Zach Duke, Octavio Dotel
Three days away from the July 31st trade deadline and we’ve got some rumors… -The big rumor from Ed Price involves Garrett Jones and the Anaheim Angels. Price mentions that… Read more
Aaron Pribanic is Coming Around
The start of the 2010 season wasn’t kind to Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Aaron Pribanic. After spending the entire 2009 season in low-A, split between the Seattle and Pittsburgh farm… Read more
Don’t Blame Paul Maholm
If Maholm is traded, what will his legacy be as a Pirate? It’s my contention that he is the best pitcher the Pirates have had in the new millennium. Admittedly, that is damning him with faint praise.
Dodgers interested in Paul Maholm
Dejan Kovacevic is reporting that the Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in Pittsburgh Pirates left handed pitcher Paul Maholm. The Dodgers are looking for starters, and apparently have their eye… Read more
Why John Russell Shouldn't Be Fired
As you may already know, I don’t believe that a baseball manager has a significant impact on a baseball team. I feel that the most important thing is talent, and… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates 2010 Half-Season in Review
For two years in a row, I’ve opened the season with a list of things to watch for during the upcoming season. Both years I’ve numbered the list according to… Read more
Pirates demote Jason Jaramillo and Justin Thomas
The Pittsburgh Pirates demoted relief pitcher Justin Thomas and backup catcher Jason Jaramillo after the game today, just before the All-Star break. The Pirates are expected to activate Zach Duke… Read more
