Tag Archives: Zach Duke
Pirates Notebook: T.G.I.F.
You’ll notice that there’s a new poll up on the right side of the site, asking where you would rank Brian Friday in your top 30 prospects list. I usually… Read more
Jam Packed Pirates Trade Market Preview
At the start of the season I did a trade preview, asking whether the Pirates should trade guys like Freddy Sanchez, Jack Wilson, and Adam LaRoche. The main argument against… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Back to the Futures
The MLB Futures Game is tomorrow at 2 PM EST. Pedro Alvarez and Brad Lincoln will be representing the Pittsburgh Pirates, with Alvarez batting fifth as the DH in the… Read more
Bucs Bats Silent Again as Duke Loses
Zach Duke pitched a complete game and gave up just three runs. But the Pirates managed just six hits off of Joe Blanton and two Phillies relievers. Blanton went 7-1/3… Read more
Hanley Ramirez is a Stud
The Marlins took the second game of the series behind Hanley Ramirez. He homered and drove in two runs in support of Andrew Miller. The Marlins scored two runs on… Read more
Harden Holds Back Bucs
This offense is likely to drive one to drink. Maybe not this one, but someone out there. Rich Harden gave up nine hits and one walk in seven innings, but… Read more
Bucs Win Comedy of Errors
Zach Duke allowed just one run in six innings to get his 8th win. He was supported by Adam LaRoche who homered and drove in three runs. But the defense… Read more
Blackburn Goes the Distance for Twinkies
Nick Blackburn tossed his first complete game and was thisclose to his first career shutout. He limited the Pirates to six hits and a run. Zach Duke gave up three… Read more
Duke's Arm, Sanchez' Slam Propel Pirates
Mark it down: Zach Duke will make the All-Star team this year. Duke won his seventh game against four defeats by going eight and allowing just three runs. The Pirates… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Pittsburgh Moneyball
I’ve been studying trends on the make up of the Pirates this season, and so far there have been a few trends to emerge. After the Nate McLouth trade, I… Read more
