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Jack’s stolen base keys walk-off victory

Analysis
As soon as Matt Capps polished off an effortless ninth inning by retiring Jamey Carroll on a ground ball to short, I began looking...

Ryan Doumit’s future position, Part 2

Analysis
This afternoon, I examined the expected change in Ryan Doumit's value if he were to move from catcher to first base. I planned...

Pirates option Snell to Indy

Analysis
Ian Snell has been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis and, unsurprisingly, he is not taking it well. In this interview, he answered questions in...

Ryan Doumit’s future position, Part 1

Analysis
While Ryan Doumit has missed much of the season due to wrist surgery, Jason Jaramillo has stepped in and provided above average offensive production...

Catching up

Analysis
Ten days ago, I boarded a plane in Minneapolis, the site of the Penguins' first Stanley Cup title, and headed back to Pittsburgh. ...

Draft day – Pirates select Tony Sanchez in first round

Analysis
The amateur draft kicks off tonight at 6:00, with the Pirates slated to pick fourth overall. I don't have much time for a...

Thoughts on the McLouth trade

Analysis
The Pirates stunned fans everywhere by trading Nate McLouth to the Atlanta Braves for three prospects tonight. In return, the Bucs received 25-year-old...

McLouth traded to Braves for three prospects

Analysis
In a surprising move, the Pirates have dealt Nate McLouth to the Atlanta Braves for outfielder Gorkys Hernandez and pitchers Jeff Locke and Charlie...

Yesterday’s strike zone

Analysis
There were some complaints from Pirate hitters about the strike zone in yesterday's loss to the Cubs, specifically with called strikes away from left-handed...

Snell stays away

Analysis
After Ian Snell's dismal start last night, I have seen some fans complaining that he still is not pitching inside. Since there was an...

Potential closers

Analysis
I just returned from Wrigley Field, where the Pirates defeated the Cubs in a wild game that seemed to drag on for at least...

Nyjer Morgan has been more valuable than Jason Bay

Analysis
I have written many times that Nyjer Morgan will never be a quality major league starter. He is too old to be a...
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